The PAN Advocacy Model
ARA TUKUTUKU - The Web
We are at the centre of the web, defined and defining ourselves by our relationships, and understanding that whatever affects our physical, spiritual, emotional and mental health affects who we are and how we see ourselves. Equally, turangawaewae has a vast importance - acceptance and belonging are basic needs, and everyone needs a place where our voice can be heard, and where we are firmly rooted in the ground.
"No man is an island, entire unto himself." - John Donne.
The web itself is a spiral, symbolising growth, and the dynamic nature of our lives and our relationships, always shifting and evolving.
There are five strands radiating from the web in the image above. These are:
MANAAKITANGA
Valuing others and the mana of others through the expression of aroha, hospitality, generosity and mutual respect. Giving and receiving. Aroha ki te tangata - a respect for people
WAIRUATANGA
Spirituality. The connection with others and all of life. Waiua gives us strength to pursue our dreams.
WHANAUNGATANGA
Relationships. Inter-dependence with each other and recognition that people
are taonga - to be treasured and valued.
"He aha te mea nui o te ao?
Maku e kii atu
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata."
"What is the greatest treasure on earth?
It is people, it is people, it is people."
TAHA TINANA
The physical world
TURANGAWAEWAE
lit. a place to stand. Belonging and acceptance. Also a safe physical place.
TAHA HINENGARO
Mental; emotional. Psychological health. The ability to think critically and creatively. Applying information.
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