About Us
ChildFund New Zealand.
The vision: A world where every child can thrive
Since 1938, ChildFund has been working alongside communities worldwide to help children flourish. Through partnership with local organisations and communities, we build sustainable programmes that help children, youth, and their communities reach self-reliance.
Because when every child thrives, the world will thrive.
WHAT WE DO
We aim to create lasting change for children and communities
We work alongside committed communities to deliver community development programmes that prioritize the perspectives of children and youth. This creates environments where children and youth can grow, develop and flourish, free from violence.
Our history
SINCE THE BEGINNING
Our focus has remained the same
Since our inception as China's Children Fund in 1938, we've not stopped working alongside communities to improve children and youth wellbeing by implementing innovative programmes. A lot has changed in 80+ years, but our focus remains the same: we help children and youth to thrive.
Our values
We believe in partnerships
We know it takes a community (and working with others) to create solutions that help children and youth to thrive.
We are high-performing
We strive for excellence in all that we do and work as one team that is aligned and accountable: we do what we say we will do.
We challenge our boundaries
We are curious and learn with an open mind to try bold new things that enhance outcomes for children and youth.
We do the right thing, not the easy thing
We focus on doing the right thing today and for generations to come. We have grit and courage in our approach to improving outcomes for children and youth. We advocate and act when things do not allow children and youth to thrive.
OUR PURPOSE
Our work is centred around helping children and youth to thrive. We work alongside local partners to implement programmes that improve child wellbeing and support communities on their development journey of reaching self-reliance.
OUR IMPACT
Creating lasting change
Thousands of children around the world are positively impacted by the support of ChildFund and our caring supporters. Through comprehensive plans (Road Maps) we can create lasting change where children and communities can become self-sustainable and thrive.
OUR APPROACH
Self-reliance is the ultimate goal
It takes a holistic approach to help children thrive. We build meaningful relationships in communities and collaborate with local organisations to implement programmes and solutions that address barriers caused by poverty. The ultimate goal is for each community to achieve self-reliance, where local organisations and families can continue their journey independently.
who we are
OUR TEAM
It takes a great team to achieve great things
Our team is a mix of specialists in development, finance, customer service and fundraising. We work closely together to ensure your donations go where they’re needed– to help children and youth thrive.
OUR PARTNERS
We need great partners to help children to thrive
We are all in this together, which is why ChildFund New Zealand creates partnerships worldwide with a focus on creating sustainable, long-term change for children, youth and their communities.
In New Zealand, we partner with individuals, companies, organisations and the New Zealand Government to create meaningful, lasting change.
Globally, we work with local, regional and international organisations and Governments to implement our Road Map activities. By supporting a community to become self-reliant, children and youth will thrive.
CHILDFUND ALLIANCE
11 Organisations working together for children
We are a member of the ChildFund Alliance, a global network of 11 child-focused development organisations.
Together, we work to end violence and exploitation against children and to overcome poverty and the underlying conditions that prevent children from achieving their full potential. We work in partnership with children and their communities to create lasting change, and the participation of children is a key component of our approach.
DONATE TO CHILDFUND
Your donation today will go towards unleashing the potential within every child. Your support enables ChildFund to partner with dedicated communities to ensure children are educated, nourished, protected from harm and have a sense of wellbeing.
More ways to help
Leave a gift to ChildFund in your Will
You can have a lasting legacy by including a bequest to ChildFund New Zealand in your Will.
Spread the love through Gifts that Grow
Show your friends and family that you care by giving them something from our gift catalogue.
Sponsor a Community
By sponsoring a community you’re providing support that will make an impact across all of our focus areas.