News and Stories
Four years ago, Gilo’s future was not looking good. She was severely malnourished following a long drought in the eastern area of Kenya where she lives. But now the 6 year old's health has improved, she is getting the food she needs to grow well, and she is attending school.
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Meet David Kakiakia, ChildFund Kiribati's programme director! He works with communities in Kiribati to improves access to safe drinking water, better nutrition and learning opportunities.
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We asked and you responded. Generous and caring ChildFund New Zealand supporters have raised $237,000 to provide humanitarian aid to children, women and families displaced following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.
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Like so many people around Aotearoa now, you probably find yourself quietly wincing at your food shopping bills. With basic food items like cheese, broccoli, and bread increasing 20% plus, even a quick stop in at the supermarket can put a hole in your wallet.
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On 6 February, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Türkiye and northern Syria. The devastation caused has been immense, with more than 7,000 people estimated to have lost their lives and tens of thousands injured. These figures are likely to rise exponentially in the coming days.
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Meet Zeb, ChildFund wonderful, new fundraising and marketing director. He joins the team with a vast array of experience and huge motivation.
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The Christchurch Premier League cricket season kicks off this Sunday and participating team Canterbury Pheonix will be collecting funds for ChildFund at each match.
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Today FM journalist Llyod Burr chats on air with ChildFund CEO Mark Collins about unusual gift ideas this Christmas.
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As the Horn of Africa drought continues to worsen, ChildFund is calling on Kiwis this Christmas to support a New Zealand funded dairy factory that is providing sustainable incomes to Kenyan farmers and their families.
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Order Gifts that Grow before 10 December to enter our earlybird giveaway!
You will automatically go into the draw to win a week of free food, courtesy of our friends at My Food Bag, when we receive your Gifts that Grow order before 11:59pm on 10 December, 2022.