Our community

THE BELIEVE COMMUNITY

When we started sharing the Aroha concept with our nearest and dearest, we quickly realised the abundance of creative ideas and solutions that others wanted to share. The level of engagement that we were getting with the project sparked our imagination and changed the way we thought about Aroha, particularly what it stood for and what it will represent.

Surely a community-built project would be of greater value? Surely it would offer a deeper more meaningful experience; a collective project of shared resources, knowledge and skills?

The intention-shift revealed many glorious ways others could benefit from being a part of Aroha. The opportunities to pay-it-forward were becoming limitless. The idea that the Aroha wellness retreat could not only become tribe inspired, but embraced internationally, became our inspiration. Our very own global Aroha community.

This is how our ethos was created: Gift, Succeed, Thrive.

SOCIAL

We are open and honest

Transparent and clear inour communication. We encourage people to be open with us as we are with them, so that together we can develop more conversations around creating positive change.

DOWN TO EARTH

We are genuine and hold ourselves accountable

We are clear and considerate in the way we get our points across. We are down to earth and approachable, always having the community’s best interests at heart.

INSPIRATIONAL

We are hopeful

We wish to inspire others, through our demonstrated actions, to believe in their own unique abilities and trust their innate gifts. Within our community we all have something valuable and worthwhile to contribute.

SPIRITUAL

We are aware

The connectedness of all things is an important philosophy to us. We attempt to attend to our inner lives and value the virtues of compassion and empathy. We aim to demonstrate ways of living a wholehearted life.

COLLABORATIVE

We are stronger together

Working together to develop and support creative projects that are socially funded and community inspired. Through partnerships foster opportunities for the benefit of others.

Penny the barista

Hey my name’s Penny.

I’m a thirty-something city girl who works as a barrister in a co-owned fair-trade coffee shop. I’m a relatively sporty outdoorsy person, I love meeting new people and my job really gives me the opportunity to connect with customers. I believe I’m a happy contented soul. I enjoy travelling, exploring new cultures, it’s such an adventure. I suppose you could say I’m a free spirit. I’d identify myself as a SOCIAL personality.

I joined the BELIEVE community because I care about the planet and society; I want to be a part of a community who feels the same. Hopefully I’ll get to travel to the retreat and what an experience to stay in place that I’ve helped grow!

Leo from Singapore

Hello BELIEVE tribe my name’s Leo. My parents are from Kenya, but I was born Singapore. I’m a teacher. I like to read … a lot. I have a curious nature and am constantly looking to learn and understand more. I prefer autobiographies and eastern philosophy. I like hanging out with my friends and family. I suppose people would say I’m a bit on the serious side; I really like to engage in discussions around subjects that matter. If I’m to define my personality trait I’d say I’m a COLLABORATIVE.

I like to travel with a social purpose in order to immerse myself into the culture of the places I visit; that’s why I joined this community. I like the social aspect of what the project represents.