Kathmandu

At the Graeme Dingle Foundation, strong partnerships play a vital role in helping us deliver life-changing experiences for young people across Aotearoa. We are proud to recognise Kathmandu as one of our Champion Partners, a long-standing supporter whose commitment helps ensure the ongoing delivery of Project K.

Kathmandu and the Graeme Dingle Foundation share a common goal: to help the young people of Aotearoa realise potential. Together, we harness the power of the outdoors to build self-confidence, resilience and self-belief. Through Project K, this partnership supports rangatahi to step outside of their comfort zone, find purpose and direction, and ultimately transform the trajectory of their lives.

Kathmandu’s support is instrumental in sustaining the programme, enabling us to deliver Mentoring, Wilderness Adventure and Community Challenges for those who need it most. Alongside their financial contribution, Kathmandu equips Project K participants with high-quality outdoor gear, helping remove barriers to participation and ensuring rangatahi are well prepared for their wilderness expeditions.

Recently, members of the Kathmandu team joined a Project K Wilderness Adventure and attended the Welcome Back event, a powerful moment where young people reunite with their whanau after weeks away. For some, it’s the longest they have ever been apart. Being part of this experience gave the Kathmandu team a firsthand look at the growth, resilience and transformation that takes place throughout the programme.

Kathmandu’s partnership reflects a shared belief in the power of overcoming obstacles and connection with the outdoors to build confidence and leadership for life. Together, we are helping young people realise potential and develop skills that will support them well beyond their time in the programme.

Did you know? When you purchase a recyclable paper bag in-store at Kathmandu, the proceeds are donated directly to the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

We are incredibly grateful for Kathmandu’s continued commitment to helping make Aotearoa the best place in the world to be young.