E fofo e le alamea le alamea
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Samoan Proverb - “the remedy for the toxic sting of the Crown of Thorns starfish is the Crown of Thorns starfish itself”
Who we are.
Samoa Pacific Development Corporation or “SPDC” is a (501C3) non-profit organization that serves the Samoan community in Oregon through educational and economic resources and cultural empowerment. SPDC was founded in 2003 in Portland, OR
Our Approach
The Fale
Using the traditional Samoan house as a structural model we would like to think of our organization like a Samoan fale:
Foundation: Our community and membership
Pillars: Community health through education, cultural empowerment, and financial support.
Roof: Advisory Board
Support Beam: Board members and future staff