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KidsCan Charitable Trust is registered under the Charities Act 2005 CC10386

Help provide the essentials to Kiwi kids living in hardship

No matter how much you choose to give, every dollar makes a difference.

1 in 7 Kiwi kids are living in hardship

It’s a heartbreaking statistic. Hardship can seriously impact a child’s education. Some are too hungry to focus or take part in activities. Others don’t make it to school at all – their families too ashamed to send them to school without the essentials.

For many, poverty leads to lower educational performance, low self-esteem, reduced job opportunities, and poorer health outcomes.

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It’s heartbreaking. But you can help change this

A donation to KidsCan, no matter how small, can make a big difference. With your support, we can provide children, who would otherwise go without, with the food, clothing and other essentials they need to learn and thrive. Education empowers them to create a pathway out of poverty.  

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Give with confidence

Since 2005, the KidsCan team have put our passion and expertise into ensuring our programmes have real impact, reaching the children who need us most. 

We work hard to stretch every dollar donated. By partnering closely with suppliers to secure the best rates, and through generous in-kind support, we make the most of every dollar you donate.

I’ve seen KidsCan firsthand with my own family members, supporting my family in school. I’ve seen that it works, I’ve seen the things it does, and I’ve seen the days it made for these kids.

Ruby Tui, KidsCan Ambassador

What your donation can do

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    $10

    Provides food items for breakfast.
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    $25

    Provides a pair of sturdy shoes and socks.
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    $50

    Provides a fleece-lined jacket and sturdy shoes and socks.

Together, we support children right across the country

Even in your own backyard! This scale wouldn't be possible without the support we get from all of our donors.

Across New Zealand we provide essentials to:

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Want to make ​your donation ​go further?

A regular donation of $30 a month not only helps us support children with food, clothing, shoes and health products. It enables us to keep our promise to schools and early childhood centres that once we support them we will be there for as long as they need us.  

Join today

Other ways you can help

Together, we can make a big difference – donors, businesses, fundraisers helping kids thrive, learn, and just be kids.

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    Donate monthly

    Be a steady source of support so we can be there with the essentials for kids who need it.
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    Partner with us

    Join our business community, sharing our vision of a brighter future for all Kiwi kids.
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    Gift in will

    Create a long-lasting legacy by leaving behind a gift to ensure continuous support for Kiwi kids.
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    Fundraise for us

    Turn your passion into impact. Whether you run, bake, or create – every fundraiser helps kids thrive.
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