The Puna Pūtea | Social Action Grants are proudly funded by the Nōku te Ao: Like Minds programme. These grants provide pūtea or funding to individuals and community, iwi and hapū groups and organisations who want to challenge mental distress judgements and discrimination through projects they design.
The 2022 Puna Pūtea | Social Action Grants awarded funding for 13 projects. Read the project descriptions below to see how these initiatives will tackle mental distress discrimination in their communities.
" Whiria te tangata ka puta he oranga "
- Weaving the people together promotes wellbeing
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