Youth & Women's Affairs

Department of Youth & Women's Affairs

Acting Director:
Pa'u Fuiavailiili Roy Taito Ausage
Email:
royausage684@yahoo.com

Mission Statement:
To plan, design, implement, and evaluate educational programs, training seminars, cultural programs, and information networks to empower the youth and women of American Samoa. Act as a liaison between resources and to be a clearinghouse for data, research information, and existing programs.

Vision:
To improve the quality of life and empowering Youth and Women of the Territory through nurturance, education, training and development. To provide a foundation for equality in the workplace, in the home and within the community.

Current & Upcoming Programs and Projects:
WOMEN:
  1. Lalaga Fa'atasi Sewing & Embroidery Project
  2. Fale Lalaga
    1. Fine mats repair & recovery
    2. Falatui Making
    3. Fagu'u Samoa production
  3. Rehabilitation and Recovery Sewing Project in TCF
YOUTH:
  1. Afa Making Project
  2. RESULTS - Recreational Exercise Using Soccer U Loose Trim & Slim
  3. Teen Mother's Rehabilitation and Counseling Program "Toe Timata Le Upega"
OTHER PROGRAMS:
  1. HPRP - Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program
  2. ESG - Mapusaga Emergency Homeless Shelter

Phone Number:
1 (684) 633-2835
1 (684) 633-2836

Fax Number:
1 (684) 633-2875

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