Samoan Solutions

The Ta’iala Youth Exchange Program is a two-week cultural and educational immersion designed to connect Samoan youth from the San Francisco Bay Area and Samoa. This transformative experience fosters cultural reconnection, cross-cultural exchange, and a deeper understanding of environmental, agricultural, artistic, and governmental practices. Organized by Samoan Solutions and Brown Girl Woke, this program bridges Samoan communities across the Pacific, creating lasting connections and meaningful experiences for the next generation.

Join us tonight at 7:00 PM PST, as the Essence of MANA team welcomes the 2025 Ta’iala Youth to the Talanoa Tuesday virtual fala!

Join us tonight live on Talanoa Tuesday!

The Ta’iala Youth Exchange Program is a two-week cultural and educational immersion designed to connect Samoan youth from the San Francisco Bay Area and Samoa. This transformative experience fosters cultural reconnection, cross-cultural exchange, and a deeper understanding of environmental, agricultural, artistic, and governmental practices. Organized by Samoan Solutions and Brown Girl Woke, this program bridges Samoan communities across the Pacific, creating lasting connections and meaningful experiences for the next generation.

Join us tonight at 7:00 PM PST, as the Essence of MANA team welcomes the 2025 Ta’iala Youth to the Talanoa Tuesday virtual fala!

🚨TA’IALA YOUTH EXCHANGE 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

On behalf of Samoan Solutions & we are thrilled to announce MANALITA SAGOTE as one of our Ta’iala Youth Exchange Participants for 2025. This March/April, MANALITA will join other remarkable youth from the Bay Area on a 2 week cultural, educational trip to Samoa 🇼🇸.

Take a look at her announcement to learn why this trip is important to her.

You can help make this trip a reality for MANALITA by supporting her fundraising efforts. Donate directly to her payment handles listed on her announcement.


Stay tuned for more announcements!

Last month of the year is only hours away. It isn’t too early for Christmas Carols right?!

Enjoy the last day of the month & SWIPE FOR DECEMBER EVENTS.

Tuesday 12/3/2024 - , please consider a monetary donation to Samoan Solutions. All donations will help keep the doors of Le Maota open.❤️ Link to donate: https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/1c54b9a3-7b54-425b-bfce-113dfa84c9d7

Wednesday 12/4/2024 - monthly meeting. 6pm -7:30pm

Friday 12/6/2024 - Journey to Empowerment a program of Essence of Mana. Free to the public. Come Talanoa & play some fun games, share a meal & win some raffles! 6:30pm

Saturday 12/7/2024 - Holiday Nesian Night Market - 4pm -9pm. Come shop our awesome lineup of Nesian Vendors. Get your holiday gifts. FREE entry, good eats, great music & vibes.

12/9 & 12/10 - Mommy & Me drop in hours at Le Maota 3pm -5pm. Come connect with resources, enjoy our library selection & complete a quick craft or just come in to get some social time in.

Thursday 12/12/2024 - Lego Lounge - 6pm

We hope to see you at one or all the December events.