Our Work

The Tonga National Youth Congress is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1990 to address the needs of an ever-growing population of adolescents in the Kingdom of Tonga. These needs included elders' tendency to discourage leadership and individuality among young people, school systems focusing exclusively upon rote memorization, graduation rates low enough that only 1000 of 17000 students complete upper school levels, diminishing work opportunities, and land scarcity increasing with each succeeding generation and damaging traditional farming bases. The TNYC was therefore created to promote the advancement, welfare, security, and development of all young people in Tonga.


We are working within this organization toward the following objectives:

* Provide basic skills training and development in planning, accounting, business, agriculture, and vocational skills

* Promote physical and mental skills of youth through participation in recreational activities

* Encourage the development and expression of artistic talent, specifically visual arts and drama

* Increase awareness and involvement of youth in environmental protection and rehabilitation

* Promote income-generation and enterprising activities in both urban and rural activities


Amber's role is managing the Vava'u Youth Center so that it runs smoothly, professionally, and in a way that invites active youth involvement. Cliff meanwhile focuses on community outreach programs, computer lab maintenance, and youth center financial oversight.