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Child Protection · Community Sponsorship · Education · Goal 17 - Partnership for the Goals · Health and Nutrition · Livelihoods and Income · Partnerships · Road Maps · Water Sanitation and Hygiene · Jan 06, 2022

In a nutshell here's what we do at ChildFund New Zealand

At ChildFund New Zealand, children are our why. With help from our supporters and our partners, in a nutshell here's our how...

Goal 8 - Decent work and economic growth · Kenya · Livelihoods and Income · MFAT · Nov 09, 2021

ChildFund's agriculture project delivers life-changing results for Kenyan farmers

ChildFund has worked with the community in Emali, through local partners, with funds from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and supporters, to deliver the Agriculture Dairy and Economic Development (ADED) Project project over the past four years. The project has created around 5,000 employment opportunities in the area.

Goal 8 - Decent work and economic growth · Livelihoods and Income · MFAT · Vietnam · Oct 29, 2021

From factory floor to farming buffalo, ChildFund's project in Vietnam is creating opportunities

Meet Trieu Van Hoan, from Quang Vinh, Trung Khanh who now, with help and training through ChildFund, has a small business farming buffalo. He previously worked in a factory but now feels much more positive about his future.

Child Sponsorship · Community Sponsorship · Education · Goal 4 - Quality education · Kenya · Livelihoods and Income · Road Maps · Youth · Sep 24, 2021

Educating women is essential for breaking children out of poverty

There is a saying in Kenya that when you educate a woman you educate an entire community. Meet 23 year old Jackline from Kenya, a child sponsor since the age of 5, who went on to complete school and gain a teaching qualification. Now she not only gives back to her community as a teacher but as a ChildFund youth group mentor too, helping to keep young people in school.

Goal 8 - Decent work and economic growth · Kenya · Livelihoods and Income · Sep 13, 2021

Dairy farming is empowering women in Kenya

Prior to participating in ChildFund's Agriculture, Dairy and Economic Development (ADED) project in Kenya, mother of six Josephine did not see rearing dairy cows as a business opportunity. Like many Maasai mothers in Emali, all she wanted was a cow to produce milk for her children.

Goal 8 - Decent work and economic growth · Kenya · Livelihoods and Income · MFAT · Aug 11, 2021

Green leaf turning into green gold for Emali moringa farmers

For the King'ola family of Emali in Kenya, the superfood tree moringa has changed their lives in more ways than one.

Gifts that Grow · Kenya · Livelihoods and Income · Team Updates · Aug 09, 2021

Which tree is known as miracle tree? The moringa tree: A Food Show Miracle!

When you think about the Auckland Food Show, what do you picture? Likely it's tasty dishes of all kinds, new meal ideas, wines and cheeses from around Aotearoa New Zealand, and other unique foods that are sure to whet your...

Gifts that Grow · Goal 8 - Decent work and economic growth · Kenya · Livelihoods and Income · MFAT · Jul 19, 2021

Be in to win two free tickets to the Auckland Food Show 2021, we'll see you there

With your support, we will plant 50,000 Moringa trees to help communities toward self-sufficiency. Be in to win two FREE tickets to the Auckland Food Show at the Auckland Showgrounds from Thursday July 29 to Sunday August 1.

Goal 8 - Decent work and economic growth · Kiribati · Livelihoods and Income · Pacific · Youth · Jul 18, 2021

ChildFund paves way for opportunities for youth

At ChildFund, we have a unique focus on improving the social and emotional wellbeing of youth and providing opportunities for youth to be educated, employed and meaningfully involved in their communities.

Gifts that Grow · Goal 11 - Sustainable cities and communities · Health and Nutrition · Kenya · Livelihoods and Income · MFAT · Road Maps · Jul 07, 2021

Could ChildFund’s "Miracle Tree" Moringa be New Zealand’s next superfood?

Most Kiwis won’t be too familiar with Moringa, a mineral-rich, fast-growing and hardy tree that offers multiple food sources and health benefits. But with a growing focus on healthy foods, especially vegan and vegetarian, it's hard not to see this highly nutritious plant as the next best thing since kale, goji berries or chia seeds.