• Migrant Action Trust - Ethnic Community Advocacy and Research Unit (MAT-ECARU)

    Growing confident communities through ethnic-led community research unit

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    Purpose

    Expanding horizons through research, fostering knowledge exchange among ethnic communities.

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    Rationale

    Promoting ethnic-led and inclusive research and advocacy to deepen our understanding, support, and uplift the well-being of diverse communities we engage with.

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    Latest Research: An evaluation of the settlement services provided to former refugees arriving via the Refugee Quota Programme by MAT-ECARU Researchers

    In December 2022, Immigration New Zealand Refugee and Migrant Support contracted Migrant Action Trust to undertake an evaluation of service providers delivering services to former refugees arriving via the Refugee Quota Programme.

     

    To see the research, click HERE!
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    Empowering Communities: Our Work Plans and Priorities

    Research | Training and Education | Partnership and Alliances

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    Research

    •Tap community-based independent researchers and generating resources to undertake research work.

    •Supervision and data analysis support

     

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    Supporting ethnic community-led independent research

    •Tap community-based independent researchers and generating resources to undertake research work.

    •Supervision and data analysis support

     

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    Training and Education

    Build community capability and resource capacity in the research and funding area

     

    •Support community organisations to undertake their own needs analysis.

    •Support community organisations to undertake their own programme/services/project evaluation.

    •Provide training to raise funds for their programmes/services.

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    Partnerships and Alliances

    Advocating for Economic Justice and Community Flourishing: Migrant Action Trust's Collaborative Initiatives.

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    Migrant Action Trust (MAT) proudly stands as a member of the Living Wage Movement Aotearoa, championing the cause of ensuring adequate income for low-wage workers, enabling them to live with dignity. Our commitment to economic justice drives us to create a society where all individuals have the means to thrive.

     

    In addition, MAT actively participates in Te Ohu Whakawhanaunga Tamaki Makaurau, a dynamic and inclusive alliance in Tamaki Makaurau that fosters community organization throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. Together, we strive towards a future where children and families flourish, placing paramount importance on the well-being of our communities.

     

    MAT collaborates closely with esteemed community organizations such as Belong Aotearoa, UMMA Trust, Refugee Alliance, Aotearoa Latin American Communities (ALAC), Ethnic Rainbow Alliance, Union Network of Migrants, Indian Workers Association, Migrante Aotearoa, and others. Through these partnerships, we organize impactful community hui, launch petitions, and lead various campaigns to advocate for the rights and welfare of migrants and resettled communities.

     

    To further advance the rights and well-being of ethnic communities in Aotearoa, the outputs of our Ethnic Community Advocacy and Research Unit (ECARU) serve as valuable insights that inform our comprehensive Education and Training program. By empowering individuals and communities through education, we strive to create a society that is inclusive and equitable for all.

     

    Join us in our unwavering dedication to promoting economic justice, community well-being, and the empowerment of diverse communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. Together, we can create meaningful change and pave the way for a brighter future.

  • Contact our ECARU researchers!

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