About WEFST

The Waikato Ethnic Family Services Trust (WEFST) was officially launched in May of 2010 to support the growing number of ethnic communities in the Waikato region through a culturally appropriate holistic approach. It was a branch of a 35 years old organization New Zealand Ethnic Social Services in Auckland.

Mission

Our Mission To assist ethnic children and their families to settle and integrate into the New Zealand way of life and contribute to the social, cultural, and economic development of New Zealand, whilst retaining their own cultural heritage.

Vision

Our vision is to have a healthy and safe society for ethnic children and their families;
WEFST believes that strong families impact positively both on the well-being of individuals and the communities they live in.

Values

Trustworthiness, Honesty, Compassion, Justice, Faith and Kindness.
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Meet Our Governance Team

WEFST Waikato Ethnic Family Services Trust New Zealand team member governance Dr.Mortaza Shamas

Dr Mortaza Shamas

Board Member
WEFST Waikato Ethnic Family Services Trust New Zealand team member governance Babak paymani

Babak Paymani

Chairperson
WEFST Waikato Ethnic Family Services Trust New Zealand team member governance Dr.Sayed Lolaki

Dr Sayad Mohammad Lolaki

Treasurer
WEFST Waikato Ethnic Family Services Trust New Zealand team member governance Mohammad alfaifi

Mohammad Alfaifi

Director

WEFST Waikato Ethnic Family Services Trust New Zealand team member governance Rashid Nasiri

Rashid Nasiri

Director

WEFST Waikato Ethnic Family Services Trust New Zealand team member governance Sonia Banafheh

Sonia Banafheh

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Banafsheh Ostad

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Sakina Sarwari

Secretary

Meet Our Staff

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Meet Our Volunteers

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