The crew on the YWAM KOHA have completed the second of their seven outreaches in Fiji. Reports from the team are incredibly inspirational. We are amazed at all the work they are …
Go Again Better
2 May 2023
The YWAM KOHA is scheduled to depart for deployment in Fiji this week. The ship is abuzz with activity as medical supplies are being sorted and stored, food stocks are …
Walking the Ancient Paths
12 April 2023
This blog post was written by Ray Totorewa, a member of the YWAM Ships Aotearoa (YSA) Board. Ray is a remarkable leader throughout NZ and beyond. Much of his life …
Bula Vinaka!
25 August 2022
At long last, we are excited to report that the YWAM KOHA is in Fiji. For those who have been on this journey with us, you know that the world-wide …
Countdown to Deployment
6 May 2022
It’s happening! After months of being tied to the dock, we now have a date and a location for serving in the Pacific. We are excited to finally have more …
Four Bold Aspirations for 2022
15 March 2022
We are excited about the year ahead of us. Even with the uncertainties of COVID, there are too many opportunities for service to just wait and see what happens. The …
An Unexpected Ministry
1 September 2021
By all accounts, the five-week Trinity Koha Dental Clinic was a success. In 24 clinic days, 12 volunteer dentists saw 463 patients and provided $165,658 worth of oral healthcare free …
Empowering health through the YWAM KOHA dental clinic
16 June 2021
The first two weeks of the Trinity Koha Dental Clinic are behind us and already, we have stories to tell. For Kevin Mikaere, it’s the first time in a long …
Announcing a New Partnership with Trinity Lands
19 May 2021
YWAM Ships Aotearoa is motivated by the foundational belief that every individual has a purpose, is valuable and deserves access to the necessities of life: basic healthcare, shelter, clean water …
5 Ways You Can Help Launch the KOHA
3 March 2021
When we received the mv YWAM KOHA as a gift, it was with some fear and trepidation. We knew this ship project would prove to be a bigger task than …