Migrante Aotearoa

Migrante Aotearoa aims to:

  • Strengthen unity among migrant Filipino workers and their families in New Zealand.
  • Organise and mobilise migrant Filipinos and their families on migrants and
    peoples issues.
  • Uphold and defend Filipino migrants’ rights and welfare.
  • Launch education campaigns aimed at raising the political consciousness of
    migrant Filipinos and their families.
  • Foster, promote and popularise progressive Filipino heritage such as arts and
    crafts, values and traditions through exhibits, cultural shows and gatherings.
  • Promote unity and cooperation of Filipino organisations based on common
    goals and objectives of helping Filipinos in dire need.
  • Strengthen cooperation and solidarity with trade unions, non-governmental organisations and migrant organisations of other nationalities and people of host countries.
  • Support and participate in the struggle of the Filipino people for genuine
    freedom and democracy.

Visit the website of Migrante Aotearoa.

Projects 2012
Organising and Education

MIGRANTE Aotearoa is open for membership for all Filipino migrants and their families, as well as other ethnicities that embrace its goals and actively participate in its activities and programs:

  • empowerment of old and new migrants through Know your Rights seminars, adjusting to life in New Zealand.
  • education activities aimed at raising the consciousness of migrant Filipinos on the root causes of migration and outstanding national and global issues, i.e. global economic crisis
  • promotion of progressive Filipino heritage such as arts and crafts, values and traditions through exhibits, film showing, cultural shows and gatherings

Ugat Lahi – a program for migrants especially the youth who wish to understand their roots through integration with various communities, migrants groups and advocates in the Philippines

Bayanihan – a program to help our compatriots in dire needs.

Learning Reps for Migrants – We have trained volunteers who conduct skills analysis to assist you and your family through the help of New Zealand Council of Trade Union Learning Reps for Migrants programme.

MIGRANTE Aotearoa also publishes informative materials on issues affecting Filipino migrants.

Campaigns

MIGRANTE Aotearoa is at the forefront of migrant Filipino campaigns and struggles, building awareness and concern about the plight of poor and marginalised Filipinos at home and abroad, asserting their welfare and promoting their holistic development.  It campaigns against abuses in the workplaces, policies and regulations that exploit and oppress migrant workers, and various immigration and employment-related issues affecting Filipinos in New Zealand and other parts of the world.  Likewise, it engages in solidarity activities in support of the struggles of migrants of other nationalities.

MIGRANTE Aotearoa develops active coordination and cooperation with various sectors of Philippine society such as the peasants, workers, women, progressive intellectuals, and students in their campaigns and struggles. It believes that the resolution to the perennial exploitation and abuses of migrant Filipinos lies in the concerted action of the Filipino people for genuine freedom and democracy.

Information, Research and Services

MIGRANTE Aotearoa conducts information activities to keep migrant Filipinos aware of their rights and welfare through:

  • Immigration Assistance
  • Settlement Support
  • Rights and Welfare leaflet
  • Welcoming activities
  • Tips on Job search, CV, Life in New Zealand

Note: Migrante supports and advocates for rights and welfare of immigrants but does not provide immigration advice. Migrante can refer you to authorised government or non-government agencies if your case is beyond our mandate.

 

Contact:

National Coordinator: Dennis Maga, secretariat@migrante-aotearoa.org.nz 

 

 

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