About Us
Mō Mātou
hear from us, not about us
Aotearoa Resettled Community Coalition (ARCC) is a non-profit organisation that serves as the collective voice of communities with a forced migrant experience. We work at local, regional, and national level to contribute to positive change and support the settlement, integration, and thriving of these communities.
We consist of twenty-six member organisations representing twenty different countries/ethnic backgrounds, including Afghanistan, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Kurdistan, Myanmar, Palestine, Pakistan, Rwanda, Somali, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria and Uganda.
Our Mission
Through guidance, capability development and advocacy. We support resettled whānau/families and their communities to grow and thrive.
Our Vision
Our vision is an inclusive, integrating, and equitable society in Aotearoa New Zealand where resettled communities are thriving.
Our Values
Humanity
We are compassionate and accepting, celebrating diversity as a source of strength, contribution, and harmony.
Equity
We empower and promote fair and equal access to all services.
Respect
We communicate and listen with honesty, kindness, and empathy.
Self-Determination
We are directed and led by the priorities of the resettled community.
Our Working Principles
Solution Finding: We work positively to resolve challenges.
Commitment: We do what we say we are going to do to the best of our ability.
Social Justice: We seek structural change to address social injustice.
Our Workstreams
Workstream 1 : Resettled Communities Wellbeing
The goal of this workstream is to provide resettled communities with services that are effective, timely, and culturally appropriate to improve their wellbeing.
Workstream 2: Advocacy for Change
The aim is to ensure that New Zealand's resettlement systems are well-coordinated, fair, and culturally sensitive. It also aims to foster compassion among the public for forced migrants and their role in welcoming new arrivals.
Workstream 3: Growth and Development
This workstream focuses on the growth and development of ARCC as an organization. The goal is to establish strong management and governance, diversify resources, and increase visibility to ensure sustainability and effectiveness.
