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Even in New Zealand, it can be difficult for us to cook a nutritious meal. Many times, we default to what's easiest, most available, or most affordable. Imagine what it would be like to live in a country where high-quality...
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At ChildFund New Zealand, our Theory of Change includes three programmatic areas: Ensuring the basic needs of children and youth are met; Keeping children and youth protected from harm; and Listening to children's opinions on issues that affect them most. We believe that by...
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Every year, our Christmas gift catalogue helps tens of thousands of children by providing gifts that nourish their bodies, grow their minds and expand possibilities that help them to thrive. One of the most popular ways people to help children...
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While preventing COVID-19 has been a key focus for the ChildFund team in Batticaloa, there is still plenty happening there in our focus areas of health, education, water, sanitation, livelihoods and child protection to help children in need to thrive. Here is...
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It takes a truly remarkable person to spend a lifetime doing good, and to keep helping others – even after they have gone. That's why I’m honoured to share the incredible example of Joan Murphy with you. Joan was a...
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In his latest video update, ChildFund New Zealand CEO Paul Brown says 'thank you so very much' for your continued support. Because of you, our programmes helping children continue in the dedicated communities we work in, alongside COVID-19 response. Click...
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When the news of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in March, ChildFund Kiribati kicked into action leading local efforts to raise awareness about preventing the spread. Five months on and despite Kiribati having one of the busiest international ports for fishing vessel entry, the country remains COVID-19 free.
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New handwashing stations are being built around Betio by young locals as part of ChildFund Kiribati's ongoing youth project. Now with support of a international partnership, writes Tukatara Tangi. The new handwashing stations are being built and installed in community...
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With thanks to generous Emali child sponsors and monthly givers, a lot is happening there to help children thrive despite the ongoing disruptions from COVID-19. Preventing COVID-19 has been a key focus for the ChildFund team in Emali, but there...
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As a child sponsor, we encourage you to send out a variety of letters and cards (throughout the year) to your sponsored child. Receiving cards and letters means so much to them that their faces literally light up, with beaming...
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