The Just Play Program wrapped up 2025 with powerful steps in using football as a tool for change. Through fun, structured play, the program empowered 5,295 children across Tonga, including 8 children with disabilities. While the annual target of…
In the village of Ha’ateiho, the spirit of volunteerism shines through two remarkable lives, Viliami Taufa and ‘Ofa Filimone whose paths are deeply connected through football and the Just Play Program. Viliami Taufa is known as a cheerful, talkative,…
We have officially launch our Gender Equality curriculum with an engaging two-day workshop in Ha’apai. Twenty passionate participants, including teachers, volunteers, and Ministry of Education officers, came together to champion fairness and equality in schools and on the sports…
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Emergency preparedness program thrives in Eastern central district with 1,944 participants
Jul 21, 2025, 7:23 PM 0
We are excited to share the exciting conclusion of our Emergency Preparedness Program in the Eastern District, which engaged an incredible 1,944 participants. This diverse group, including two individuals with disabilities, 997 boys and 947 girls from 20 different…
We have successfully launch our new Gender Equality Curriculum, which took place last week during an engaging two-day event on Vava’u Island. Our committed Program Manager, Lafaele Moala, along with Instructor Manu Tu’alau, well guided participants through important concepts…
In 2024, the Just Play program experienced an inspiring year of growth and impact, especially with the launch of our new curriculum on Gender Equality in Tongatapu. We enthusiastically trained 20 dedicated volunteers from various communities in Tongatapu. Our…
Get ready for another thrilling year filled with fun, friendship, and transforming lives through the incredible power of football. Just Play is an inspiring multi-country sports development program created by the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) for youth aged 6…
After dedicating nine impactful years as a Master Instructor for the Just Play Program, Lafaele is excited to embrace the role as the Head of Social Responsibility/Just Play Project Manager again after 16 years working on this program. This…
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Palu ‘Uhatahi Tu’amoheloa’s Inspiring Farewell: A Journey of Ten Years as the Head of Social Responsibility/Just Play Project Manager (2014–2024)
Jan 27, 2025, 9:50 AM 0
After a decade of tireless dedication, Palu ‘Uhatahi Tu’amoheloa is wrapping up her extraordinary chapter as the Head of the Social Responsibility/Just Play Project Manager. This initiative has become a shining example of how sport can incite change and…
Tipiloma Faletau, a 35-year-old woman hailing from the village of Okoa Vava’u. Others know her as Tipi for short. She is employed full-time by the Vava’u Football Association in the role of a cleaner. Apart from her role as a cleaner, she also volunteers for the Just Play program. She began her journey with the program as a volunteer back in 2012. After that, she took a…