The Trust’s intention is born from a vision to empower children and youth, to help energetically transform our planet.

We dedicate the name TaO Charitable Trust to the courage and memory of Tanya Waimarea Royal who in 2001 succumbed to Breast Cancer at the tender age of 24, and her partner Oliver James Fa’amaoni uili. Sadly Ollie could not imagine life without Tanya and took his life a few weeks later. (Tanya And Ollie)

Tanya was determined to fulfil her ambition of entering the business community in the accountancy field and throughout the two years of living with Breast Cancer, she continued with her studies and graduated shortly before she passed. Ollie worked with Youth at Risk and in his spare time tutored art classes for disabled children.

The support the empowerment of children and their families, especially those living with Autism and young people at risk provides a strengthening and greater understanding within our communities, our country, and our world.

Did you know that Global statistics show 1 child in approximately 100 lives with Autism:

1970 – 1 in 10,000

1980 – 1 in 5,000

1990 – 1 in 500

Today – 1 in less than 100

Autism is a growing culture that is seen globally with little understanding. We are increasing awareness that these children are here to teach us what it is to be human.

Autism has such a wide spectrum that a “one size fits all” perspective is limiting. Our intention is to allow each child to experience their own uniqueness.

The earlier there is recognition of signs of difference, the greater the opportunity to help the child explore their environment with a sustainable development programme.