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“Our report clearly indicates that an organized intervention of social and financial support, coupled with the
intervention of those who care is critical for these kids--but it takes a village to raise a child and we need your
help." Fa'avae replied. "You can volunteer as a mentor, tutor and get involved in the movement,” said the
dynamic Fa’avae to a group of avid listeners from the community in a post-event networking gathering.
JC Ramos a student at Cal State Long Beach and member of TOA, a Pacific Islander college fraternity told
Pacifika Voice that he was stunned by the wealth of information at the forum. “I really liked the forum and I
was inspired to help out our community.” Ramos said.
The PIPELINE study included focus groups and interviews of various stakeholders. There were 26 participants
of mixed PI background in interview methods and 38 participants in focus groups. Informants testified to
obstacles created by social-economic barriers, stereotypes, family dynamics and many other factors that
shaped and defined their views and decisions not only on the pursuit of education but society in general. The
structural barriers in educational attainment identified by the needs assessment were lack of PI focused
programs, inadequate academic advising, lack of PI specific orientation programs, lack of PI leaders and
professionals as mentors, inadequate college preparation, prioritization, lack of communication about
opportunities and financial constraints.
“There are 6 recurring themes in our focus group findings, said Ashley Cheri, OCAPICA. These are
socioeconomic status, social support, culture, stereotype/identity, financial support and educational
resource.” Cheri reported.
The PIHCP report recommends to the Pacific Islander community the following 6 items. 1) Influencing Policy
and Legislation 2) Changing Organizational Practices. 3) Fostering Coalitions and Networks. 4) Educating
Providers. 5) Promoting Community Education 6) Strengthening Individual Knowledge and Skill.
For more information or to receive a copy of the complete report on the PIHCP findings contact Joe Fa’avae at
OCAPICA at jfaavae@ocapica.orgor 714-636-9095.
Pacifika Voice is a media sponsor of the PIPELINE program.
“Our report clearly indicates that an organized intervention of social and financial support, coupled with the
intervention of those who care is critical for these kids--but it takes a village to raise a child and we need your
help." Fa'avae replied. "You can volunteer as a mentor, tutor and get involved in the movement,” said the
dynamic Fa’avae to a group of avid listeners from the community in a post-event networking gathering.
JC Ramos a student at Cal State Long Beach and member of TOA, a Pacific Islander college fraternity told
Pacifika Voice that he was stunned by the wealth of information at the forum. “I really liked the forum and I
was inspired to help out our community.” Ramos said.
The PIPELINE study included focus groups and interviews of various stakeholders. There were 26 participants
of mixed PI background in interview methods and 38 participants in focus groups. Informants testified to
obstacles created by social-economic barriers, stereotypes, family dynamics and many other factors that
shaped and defined their views and decisions not only on the pursuit of education but society in general. The
structural barriers in educational attainment identified by the needs assessment were lack of PI focused
programs, inadequate academic advising, lack of PI specific orientation programs, lack of PI leaders and
professionals as mentors, inadequate college preparation, prioritization, lack of communication about
opportunities and financial constraints.
“There are 6 recurring themes in our focus group findings, said Ashley Cheri, OCAPICA. These are
socioeconomic status, social support, culture, stereotype/identity, financial support and educational
resource.” Cheri reported.
The PIHCP report recommends to the Pacific Islander community the following 6 items. 1) Influencing Policy
and Legislation 2) Changing Organizational Practices. 3) Fostering Coalitions and Networks. 4) Educating
Providers. 5) Promoting Community Education 6) Strengthening Individual Knowledge and Skill.
For more information or to receive a copy of the complete report on the PIHCP findings contact Joe Fa’avae at
OCAPICA at jfaavae@ocapica.orgor 714-636-9095.
Pacifika Voice is a media sponsor of the PIPELINE program.
Community Event: What's in the PIPELINE for Pacific Islanders?
by Nafanua, Staff Writer
by Nafanua, Staff Writer
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