Every day they go without the essentials is a day they can't focus on learning, a day they fall further behind. But kids can't wait.
We've launched an urgent Winter Appeal, backed by our amazing Principal Partner Meridian Energy, so we can reach more kids in need and provide food, snug waterproof jackets and closed-toe shoes.
When kids don't have the essentials, they can't concentrate on learning or they just don't attend school. Every day they lose in the classroom sets them back. But teachers tell us when children are fed and warm everything changes. They settle in class, learn, develop better social skills and thrive.
Nestled on the fringes of Napier, you'll find a club like no other - the Taradale Afternoon Tea Club. Founder Ruth Pearson-Vell wanted to support Kiwi kids - but didn't have much spare in her budget. So she rallied her community - from her 'gang' of older ladies to young immigrants. Each week they bring a gold coin and swap life stories over a cuppa.
Children with shoes held together with duct tape, shivering in only t-shirts in winter, and with less and less food in their lunch boxes. Teachers say these are increasingly common scenes at school as more families struggle to survive – and students’ learning is suffering.
A monthly donation offers stability and continuity to kids in need. With you alongside us, we can keep children fed, clothed and healthy for as long as they need us.
A monthly donation helps us to plan, evolve and expand our programmes. Your support is the rock on which we can build.
A monthly donation is cost-effective for us to process – so more of your money goes to our work on the ground in schools and preschools.
We make your generosity go a long way. 80% of your donation goes straight to our programmes. We invest a further 12% in to fundraising and marketing to raise even more funds - multiplying your impact.