Find National NGO expertise in Samoa

The Samoa Umbrella for Non Governmental Organisation (SUNGO) is the country’s most recognised NGO apex body. Its goal is to co-ordinate all national, civil-based NGOs, providing closes networking, easy accessiblity to information – thus strengthening the respective NGOs in achieving their goals. Samoan civil society is particularly active in health matters, gender rights and environmental conservation. The Samoa Family Health Association is assisting the Ministry of Health in delivering reproductive health and family planning services. Mapusaga o Aiga, a women and children human rights body is raising public awareness of domestic violence issues and providing counselling services and practical support to victims of violence and abuse.