11/08/2026
Volunteer Highlight | Chiaki 🇯🇵
Chiaki joined us from Fujiyoshida, Japan, hoping to find a place in New Zealand that might feel like home.
"I came to Mana because a friend introduced me and I felt that Mana might be the place I've been searching for. During my time, I realized that I can feel a sense of belonging and safety within myself, wherever I am. Through the openness of everyone here, I found beauty in every single moment and received something that goes beyond words."