YWAM Ships Aotearoa (YSA) 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 and education. We believe that it is our obligation to act today.
The purpose of YSA is to empower a healthy future for isolated island communities.
The 30,000 islands that dot the Pacific face unique and significant challenges. Every day, isolated island communities deal with:
Through the use of a specifically equipped medical aid ship, in partnership with Pacific governments, YSA offers free health and well-being services to isolated communities throughout the liquid-continent of the Pacific. We go where planes and cars cannot.
YWAM (pronounced Y-Wham) or Youth with a Mission, is a global movement of Christians from many cultures, age groups, and traditions, dedicated to living out their faith practically throughout the world. Koha is a Māori word translated “gift.” The ship was a gift to YSA and it will be a gift to the Pacific Islands.
Globally, YWAM is broad-structured, operating in more than 180 nations, with no centralised headquarters or funding. It is a network of separate legal entities, financial and management structures. This includes local YWAM centres in the Pacific Islands and YWAM ship networks that operate in the Pacific region.
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