The Voices of Pacific Island Nations (VOPIN) is committed to inspiring Pasefika (Pacific Islander) students and families by providing high-quality, culturally responsive services and resources to eliminate educational and opportunity inequities. We serve as a bridge to develop stronger relationships between students, families, schools, and the community.
Our Vision
We envision a vibrant and interconnected community rich in cultural identity in which the youth of Pasefika communities thrive and are empowered to contribute to the ongoing legacy of strength, resilience, and inspiration for generations to come.
Discover what people are saying about VOPIN:
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Vadin G.
"Thank you so much for all you do and more!! You and your class are a big blessing to Vadin! Happy tears for happy moments like this. Many thanks to you all! Grateful and blessed!! -Vadin's family
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Maegan R.
"I can't say enough kind words about this incredible team! I am currently a school psychologist intern for Federal Way Public Schools, and I reached out to VOPIN on a whim to seek support for a PI student of mine after several failed attempts to seek help closer to our school. She was struggling to connect with her cultural identity as well as make sense of many changes she was experiencing while in a sea of mostly white staff members, including myself. The VOPIN team not only replied to my request promptly, but they went above and beyond in supporting my student and her family. What was originally a request for occasional translation between our school and her family became regular visits to our site, collaborating with the student's family and our school team, as well as providing our student with means to meet goals she was working on in school. Beyond that, this team wholeheartedly provided a space for my student to connect with her whole self and share that in a safe, welcoming space. They are like family to all of us now. I cannot recommend this team highly enough!"
-Maegan Richardson
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Taluasa E.
“VOPIN is a very important organization and it's . . . for not only just Pacific Islanders but also for other students. VOPIN has helped me with problems outside of school. They give me advice, and they will help me with even schoolwork . . . They have helped other students--not only Pacific Islanders but also other students in Washington.”
-Lua Enoka
