News and Stories
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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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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A partnership between three of New Zealand’s most well-known NGOs today launched a new project aimed at ending violence against children in Solomon Islands
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ChildFund CEO Mark Collins writes that a BBC report this month about social media platform TikTok taking a cut of up to 70% of donations intended for Syrian refugees highlights the importance of giving through registered and reputable charities.
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The Race to Rugby World Cup sees adventurers Ron Rutland and Adam Nunn undertaking an epic quest to cycle 16,500km from Tokyo to Auckland to raise funds for ChildFund Rugby, the principal charity of the women’s Rugby World Cup playing from 8 October to 12 November 2022, and to deliver the whistle for the opening match.
Maria Trogolo has worked on the front line in some of the world’s most dangerous places, has led international development projects and now she steps into her newest role as ChildFund New Zealand’s Programmes Director.
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ChildFund’s WEB Safe & Wise is a global campaign focused on protecting children from sexual exploitation and abuse online, while also empowering children and young people to benefit from digital connectivity.
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Actor, ChildFund ambassador, and mum of two Danielle Cormack is asking Kiwis to support Ukraine mothers who need urgent help.
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This week, the New Zealand humanitarian sector, along with the Ukrainian community of New Zealand, sent an open letter to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Immigration, requesting urgent support for those impacted by...
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Despite the horrors around them including bombing and starvation, ChildFund’s partners remain on the ground in Ukraine helping children and families.
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