Help us empower Kiwi Kids

At the Graeme Dingle foundation we empower kiwi kids to overcome life's obstacles. Our programmes build resilience and open young eyes to new possibilities. Now more than ever, our tamariki and rangatahi need our help. Help us empower kiwi kids to overcome this obstacle.

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NZ Youth Week 2020

Happy NZ Youth week 2020 - a time to acknowledge and celebrate our rangatahi across the country. This year's theme is “We are speaking. Are you listening? E korero ana mātou. E whakarongo ana koutou?”. A great reminder to pay attention and value what our rangatahi have to say, after all, they are the leaders of tomorrow. This year things are a bit different with everything going on - so here's a quick message from our friends at NZ Rugby encouraging us all to stay positive during these uncertain times.

About the Foundation

The Graeme Dingle Foundation is a leading Child and Youth Development Charity that is building a positive, vibrant and successful New Zealand by empowering tamariki to overcome life's obstacles. Our proven programmes are sequenced to create a positive vehicle for change for young people aged 5 to 18 years old. They focus on the needs of children and youth in their communities helping them build confidence and resilience to find purpose and direction to achieve success. Our vision is to make Aotearoa the best place in the world to be young.

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Overcoming Obstacles

We are proud to be the official charity of New Zealand Rugby. Together we’re showing Kiwi Kids that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.

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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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Back on track

Teenage years can be a tough time for many. But if problem situations are caught early and given a chance - given the right support - lives can be tuned around. That's what MYND is all about.

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Our Stories

  • Cori Mararoa - Teaching young children values right from the start
  • Papakura High School - the impact of Stars
  • Jess Collins – A young wahine toa

Cori Mararoa - Teaching young children values right from the start

Cori Maroroa knows first hand just how good the Kiwi Can programme is for kids. After all, Maroroa loved it when she went through it a primary school as a student. Now she is helping new generations of primary school students benefit from the same programme as one of its senior leaders.

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Papakura High School - the impact of Stars

Papakura High School adopted our Stars programme in 2018 and have seen a great change in their school culture since it was introduced. Check out what they have to say about Stars in their school. 

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Jess Collins – A young wahine toa

As a young person, she experienced adversity and challenging conditions. She was selected for Project K in 2012 and fully embraced the opportunity to grow and learn new skills. Read more about Jess’ inspiring story. 

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