MANA WAHINE
WHANGANUI
About Us:
Mana Wāhine ki Whanganui, is a “Whanganui Womens Support Group”.
We are here to support women from all walks of life, to prevent violence, sexual abuse, suicide, alcohol, drugs and gambling addictions.
Mana Wahine Whanganui was established February 2023, in response from men within the MANA MAN Movement. Men reaching out seeking support for their wife’s and partners, and we are proud to be a part of the MANA MAN Movement – Heal The Family | Heal The Community.
Join us:
Our Mana Wahine Programmes are delivered Fridays, 10am to 11am, at the Christ Church Community Centre, on 243 Wicksteed St, Whanganui.
Our programs will provide women with knowledge, skills, and support strategies towards solutions that aim to prevent dysfunctional behaviours and heal from trauma, so we are able to move on and live our best lives.
There is no cost, and resources are provided to support women in their journey of learning.
How is the program delivered?
- 1-hour per-week within a 12-week block, then rotate.
- New entrants can join the program anytime, no need to wait for next rollover.
- Our programs is guiding by 4 principles (Pono, Tika, Aroha, Whanaungatanga).
- For more information, please contact Tracy Matthews 027-274 8388
Outcomes we aim to achieve from the Programme.
- Raising women’s self-esteem and support for each other
- Supporting women to heal, change and seek help
- Modelling self-care and holding each other to account
- Upholding the principles of pono, tika, aroha and whanaungatanga
- A sisterhood growth culture, that is healthy, inclusive, empowering and more…
Mā te tautoko, mā te tiaki, ka mana wāhine
“Through support and caring for each other, we become vibrant women”.