Sunday, March 27, 2011

Our People

Lifeline Tonga is a non-denominational service of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga. It is led by Rev. Fili Lilo, and a group of committed staff and volunteers who seek to counsel, serve and advocate for people in crisis from all walks of life in Tonga. We have the support of partners from all over the world and in this post we would like to share about our staff and volunteers. 
Rev Fili Lilo, the Lifeline Tonga Manager. 


'Asinate
 Role 
• Data Bank Control and Information
• Deportation Reconnection
• Cafe Church
Skill and Trade 
• Certificate in Christian Crisis Counselling.
• Certificate in ID and Data Base Control. 
Started Working 2003
Afa


Role 
• Lifeline Restaurant and Canteen
• Outreach and follow-up of clients
Skill and Trade 
Certificate in Christian Crisis Counselling.
Certificate in Catering and Hospitality. 
Started Working 2003 -
Fifita
Role
• Drug / Alcohol
• Suicide (Secretary on START STUDY)
• Probation
Skill and Trade
• Certificate in Christian Crisis Counselling (Alan Walker College of Evangelism - AWCE)
• Diploma in Community Services (Vanuatu)
Started Working 2003 -


Helena

Role Assistant at the Hotline
Skill and Trade 
• Certificate in Counseling from Alan Walker College.
• Certificate in Theological Study – (Sia’atoutai College)
Started Working 2011 -
Kava
 • Role 
• Administration Assistant, 
• Supervisor, 
• Steward of the Church of KETESI
Skill and Trade 
• Certificate in Christian Crisis Counselling.
• Started Working 2005
Lopeti
 Role 
Deportation Reconnection
Skill and Trade 
• Certificate in Christian Crisis Counselling.
• Overseas Mission
Started Working 2008 -
Sione Kava
Role 
• Prevention Coordinator
• Crisis Hotline
Skill and Trade 
• Diploma in Education and Training
• Certificate in Christian Crisis Counselling.
Started Working 2007 -


Siulolo
 Role HIV/AIDS
Skill and Trade 
• Certificate in Christian Crisis Counselling (AWCE)
• Qualified Trainer on HIV/AIDS
• Internship Candidate at the PCC on HIV/AIDS
Started Working 2008
Soeli
Role 
• Crisis Coordinator
• Deportation Reconnection
Skill and Trade 
• Certificate in Christian Crisis Counselling.
• Overseas Mission
Started Working 2007 
Tahi

Role: Mother of Ketesi
Started Working 2007
Tivinia
 Role 
• Administration Assistant 
• Community Training and Awareness
Skill and Trade
• Diploma in Women’s Development.
• Diploma in Community Services
Started Working 2008 -

Tupou
Role 
• Single Mother’s Handicraft
• Single Mothers and Street Girls – Teniti Fakafeangai ki he Kolosi.
Skill and Trade 
• Certificate in Christian Crisis Counselling.
• Overseas Mission
Started Working 2006

Vika
 Vika 
Role 
• Care Coordinator
• Assistant at the Safe House
Skill and Trade
• Certificate in Christian Crisis Counselling.
• Overseas Mission
Started Working 2007
Villiami
 Role 
Assistant an HIV/AIDS
Skill and Trade 
• Certificate in Christian Crisis Counselling.
• Overseas Mission
Started Working 2007 -
Renee

AYAD/Uniting World Volunteer
Working with Lifeline Tonga on Strategic Planning and Organisational Management for July 2010- July 2011
Often seen on Rickety bicycle named Precious around Molotoni



In the coming weeks, we will be contacting partners in Tonga from the government, church and NGO sector to help us arrange an exciting youth rally to encourage young people to access services and reach out for help. 
We are also working hard to improve our services in the community. We would love to hear from you and work with you. 

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

An Update from Lifeline

So, we are up to March already!
As this week progresses we will be adding some more pictures to this blog. Also check out our facebook. 

We are busy arranging a Youth Event. More information is to come soon!

Toki Sio!
Deportees and Fili working on a Farming business

A reconnection programme for deportees in their home village


Lifeskills and Orientation for our deportees

Wednesday, January 26, 2011







A New Year for Lifeline Tonga

Welcome to Lifeline Tonga's New Blog. In the next few weeks we will be updating you on our work, including some pictures of our hard working staff and volunteers and what we are up to here at the Moulton Centre for 2011 and beyond. 


As part of a renewed effort to include our supporters in our community we have set up this blog and also a Facebook page (soon to be loaded). Please leave us messages of support, of interest for volunteering with us or to make donations!


Hope to hear from you soon!


Toki Sio 


Lifeline Tonga