Bay of Plenty Youth Development Trust was a recipient of Le Va Pasifika Suicide Prevention Community Fund earlier this year.

We’re joined now by Henry Fa’afili head coach & trainer at the Tauranga Boxing Academy in Tauranga for more on the amazing work Bay of Plenty Youth Development Trust does. 

Head Coach Henry Fa’afili runs the Tauranga Boxing Academy (TBA) programmes for our rangatahi (youth). Henry has represented New Zealand in rugby league with the NZ Kiwis, and Samoa in rugby union with Manu Samoa. As well as developing and managing the training programmes, Henry acts as role model and mentor, and develops strong working relationships with local schools, service providers, police and members families, with the aim of nurturing a holistic environment for these youth.