iTaukei Mental Health Advocate - Meli Tanuku - E23

Meli Tanuku Nakauvadra is a Counselling and Education student at Fiji's National University and a strong advocate for mental health awareness in indigenous iTaukei culture.

Tom and Meli talk about why trees and natural spaces matter so much in a developing country with a rich indigenous heritage to protect and discuss the concept of 'dominion' in traditional Christian teaching.

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Find out more about Meli's advocacy for mental health with indigenous communities here: https://www.pressreader.com/fiji/the-fiji-times/20240629/284094916690918?srsltid=AfmBOop4q-EpXugZU3qxtMwrjuebs6RMVYCpV6ihgPilJz92wVtpE5sR