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Move Mountains for Youth 700×400 Featured Box 2

We can move mountains, with your help.

Not all mountains are on maps. But they can still take everything you’ve got to climb them. Not all mountains can be seen. But they can still stop young people in their tracks. They show up as fear. Self doubt. A sense that you don’t belong. For many tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa, these are the hardest climbs of all and they begin early. That’s where the Graeme Dingle Foundation comes in.

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Our Programmes

Off to an awesome start

Kiwi Can is our energy-packed primary school programme, aimed at children aged 5 to 12 years. It teaches values such as integrity and respect, and delivers fun-filled learning to schools all around the country.

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Helping to support Kiwi kids stay stronger together

Our Stars programme strengthens young people for that often-tricky transition into high school, through training and supporting older students to mentor and walk alongside the new year 9’s.

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The sky's the limit

"What are you going to do when you grow up?" Not a lot of teens know the answer to that old chestnut! Career Navigator helps by assisting NZ's youth with valuable information, options and guidance around work and life choices, support with achieving goals, and aiming high.

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Shaping the future

Project K kicks in at a time when some kids need it most. Designed for Year 10's, this programme builds confidence, teaches life skills, promotes good health and encourages a positive attitude. What's not to love.

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Moving Mountains- Spencer's Story

For Graeme Dingle Foundation Project K alumnus Spencer, Project K helped him find confidence, purpose and belief in himself during one of the hardest periods of his life. Today, Spencer is a business owner, men’s mental health advocate and someone committed to giving back to his community, proof of what can happen when young people are supported to see their own potential. “The little version of me, he’d be proud.” He’s moved mountains to get there, and we’re incredibly proud to have been part of his journey.

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Ways you can support our vision

Become a regular supporter

Your donation enables us to deliver life-changing youth development programmes. With your support, we're equipping young people to grow their self-confidence and resilience, achieve their goals and develop the skills they need to thrive.

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Become a mentor

Make a lasting impact on a young person's life by becoming a Project K or Career Navigator mentor as they navigate life’s obstacles to achieve their goals. Becoming a mentor to our young people is an enriching experience. It is an opportunity to give back to the community in a meaningful way, and an opportunity for personal growth.

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Become a partner

Join our waka and help make Aotearoa the best place in the world to be young. By partnering with us, you invest in proven, evidence-based programmes that have a profound impact on young lives. Our impressive social return on investment means every $1 invested delivers a $10.50 return to society and the economy.

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