Tahiti, October 8, 2026 – The annual parents' coffee gathering took place this Thursday at the city hall of Mataiea, organized by the federation of APE of the schools and the college of Teva i Uta. Around 80 participants attended the event, which featured four thematic workshops led by professionals and associations focused on education, inclusion, cultural heritage, and the role of animals in family life. The gathering aimed to create a space for sharing knowledge and offering support to parents and families. The event began with a breakfast offering local flavors, including firi firi (a traditional Tahitian dish made of grated breadfruit and coconut), fruit salad, and lemonade. The gathering was organized by the federation Amuitahira’a Faufa’a Metua, which unites the five associations of parents of students (APE) from the schools and the college of Teva i Uta. A traditional welcome was performed by the association Faaravaianuu, and a class from Nuutafaratea participated in the opening ceremony. Workshops were led by Esméralda Puairau, a specialized educator, who discussed parenting and education; Augustine Roa, president of the association Je te vois mon amour, who focused on inclusion and learning disorders; Jacky Bryant, who covered cultural heritage; and the canine sports club of Teva i Uta, which presented a session on animal mediation and dog behavior. The event aimed to encourage open dialogue on a wide range of family-related topics. Adeline Sabatier, president of the federation and deputy mayor of Teva i Uta, explained that the goal was to bring as many participants as possible together once a year for this major meeting. She emphasized that attendees were committed to their fields and that the event aimed to create a space for families to exchange ideas and support each other. She noted that the event was not about delivering lectures but about being attentive listeners and providing practical help without judgment. Participants praised the initiative. Kanihei, a mother of a young girl in her first year of kindergarten, said it was very interesting and that the approach of "being a parent without burning out" would allow her to implement certain things with her daughter. Kim Rainuiatea, a mother of an older daughter at university and a 12-year-old boy, attended as a member of the APE of the Tinomana Ebb college. She appreciated the workshop on neurodevelopmental disorders, which particularly interested her because her son was diagnosed with dyspraxia and dyslexia. She said the event made her feel less alone and highlighted the importance of communication, solidarity, and finding solutions. The meeting concluded in the early afternoon with a collective evaluation between families and the different entities represented.