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"What do you want to be when you grow up?" One of the most popular things an adult asks a child is about their dreams for the future. It's incredible to see a youngster's eyes light up as they talk about becoming...
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At ChildFund, we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to philanthropy. That's why you won't see us pressuring you into supporting our work or making a donation if you don't want to. We know that charity giving is a personal...
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Sponsorship changes the life of a child, their family and their entire community. By sponsoring a child, you not only provide a community in need with generous support, but you're also able to see your donations make a difference by watching...
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At ChildFund, we are committed to ensuring we are accountable with the generous donations we receive. That's why, we are constantly looking to better optimise our work by being more efficient and effective in all areas. In fact, we are...
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It's happened again, hasn't it? You've gone to your letterbox and found an envelope from ChildFund, with a greeting card for your sponsored child in it. You might have read the letter, and you may have even sat down to...
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For most child sponsors, the biggest reward is watching their sponsored child grow up healthy, happy, and able to transform their own community. One of the ways ChildFund supporters know their donations are making a difference is because of the...
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We're always trying new things at ChildFund New Zealand. At ChildFund, we are always looking for new ways to increase support for children living in Kenya, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Timor-Leste and the Pacific (our dedicated communities). As part of...
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The speed, safety and convenience of digital transactions has made the use of cheques no longer viable as a payment option. That’s why most New Zealand banks have already stopped using cheques or will stop using them this year.Â
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All children should grow up free from violence and exploitation. Yet there are one billion children around the world who are victims of violence.
That's why child protection is a key focus in ChildFund New Zealand community development work.
Now 42 children and their families in Emali, Kenya can access full health care though a ChildFund New Zealand funded Universal Health Care (UHC) card. The most vulnerable households have received the UHC cards so they can access a year of fully...
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