ABOUT US

At Global Lighthouse Foundation, we believe every young person deserves a safe place where they can express themselves, explore their identity and creativity, discover their voice, and experience a genuine sense of belonging. Too many rangatahi and tamariki face barriers that limit their confidence, opportunities, and hope for the future. We exist to create spaces where they are seen, heard, valued, and empowered to thrive.

We are a faith-based, Pasifika family-oriented youth and community development organisation based in Puketāpapa (Mt Roskill), Auckland. While our values are grounded in our pasifika values, we welcome and serve people of all ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds.

We are a missional family committed to being a lighthouse of hope; guiding, supporting, and empowering vulnerable young people, families, and communities. Our vision is to restore hope, purpose, and a sense of belonging by building meaningful relationships, providing practical support, and creating opportunities for people to flourish. Our Navigators team is made up of experienced youth workers, social practitioners, mentors, and community leaders who are passionate about helping people reach their God-given potential. We believe lasting transformation happens when communities work together and when young people are empowered to help shape the opportunities created for them.

Since 2009, through our Global Youth Development initiative, we have walked alongside more than 1,000 young people, helping them build confidence, resilience, leadership, and essential life skills. Our programmes include creative and performing arts, sport and recreation, employment preparation, leadership development, and project-based mentoring, equipping young people to discover their potential and make a positive impact in their communities.

Our international mission and sports experiences in Malaysia, Thailand, and across the Pacific have broadened horizons, strengthened leadership, and transformed the lives of many young people through cultural exchange, service, and teamwork. We seek to demonstrate the love of Jesus through compassionate service, authentic relationships, and by reaching beyond the four walls of the church to serve our community with humility, excellence, and hope. We believe ministry happens where people are. Rather than waiting for people to come to us, we intentionally go into our neighbourhoods, creating opportunities to connect, support, and walk alongside those who need hope most.

Together, we are raising a generation of confident, connected, and resilient young people while strengthening families and communities. By investing in people today, we are helping create lasting change for generations to come.