Theologian, Indigenous Philosopher, Decolonial Educator, Cultural Custodian,
Pacific Development Analyst, Professor of Theology & Ethics.

REV. PROF. DR. UPOLU LUMĀ VAAI

WELCOME

I welcome you all dear friends, educators, faith leaders, theologians, philosophers, policy makers, development agencies, activists, and those who are tired of a divisive, eliminative, and exclusive educational and development narrative we find ourselves today. This page aims to share mostly ‘whole of life’ philosophies, ideas, concepts, theologies, ethics, policies, models, that have been developed during my own career as a theologian and Pasifika indigenous philosopher. The ‘Whole of Life’ philosophy, is the underpinning philosophy and vision of the Pasifika Communities University, but it is also a vision owned by indigenous grassroots communities whom for many years have seen life and development from a more holistic, integrated, and interconnected perspective. A perspective that has been sidelined by many of us.

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Jane’s Been A Migrant Worker Since She Was Just 12

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A Brighter Future — For Cambodia’s Children​

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