Who We Are
Friends of Tonga® Inc. (FoT) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Kingdom of Tonga.
Founded in 2018 by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) after a devastating Category 4 Cyclone, FoT sought to support local disaster relief efforts, drive greater awareness of Tonga, and cultivate an engaged community to support the country. Since our founding, our team has expanded to include leaders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, who hail from different parts of the world. Our board now includes community leaders from the Kingdom of Tonga, community activists from New Zealand, current and former Peace Corps Volunteers, and technical experts from the United States who have never stepped foot in Tonga.
In tandem with our many partner organizations from around the globe, we are galvanized by our shared vision of creating a sustainable and prosperous future for those living in Tonga and across Oceania.
Vision Statement
To serve as a leading partner with Tongan and Pasifika communities in building a sustainable and prosperous future.
Mission Statement
We are a volunteer-led, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization connecting those who share an interest in Tonga, the Tongan people, and the Tongan culture. We strive to collaborate with local organizations in meeting the human-developmental, educational, environmental, and disaster response needs throughout the Kingdom of Tonga.
About Us
Get more information on our team, governance and legal docs, and the nation and people we serve.
Our Team
Friends of Tonga’s network of founders, board members, partners, and stakeholders reaches across the world. Learn more about our current team here.
Governance & Operations
Friends of Tonga relies on volunteers to initiate and administer programs. Dig in to how our organization runs, including legal documents and reports.
Who We Serve
The Kingdom of Tonga is a small island nation in the South Pacific. Learn more about Tonga and the challenges facing the Tongan people.
Stories from Tonga
What is life really like in Tonga? Read stories from locals, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, and more.
An Affiliate of the National Peace Corps Association
The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is the nonprofit alumni network at the center of a vibrant community of over 220,000 people who share the Peace Corps experience. NPCA champions lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals by connecting, engaging and promoting its members and affiliate groups as they continue to make a difference in communities in the U.S. and abroad. NPCA is also dedicated to advocating for, contributing to, and supporting the betterment of the Peace Corps.