Our work in the Pacific Islands
Supporting our Pacific neighbours since 1994.
You can change the lives of children and youth in the Pacific
There are thousands of children living without access to the basics in countries like Kiribati, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. With your support, we can reach those most vulnerable and create lasting change for those who need you the most. Help children and youth in the Pacific Islands today!
PACIFIC ISLANDS
There are children and youth in our own backyard who need your support
For over 28 years, ChildFund has been helping children, youth and families in Papua New Guinea, and more recently Kiribati and the Solomon Islands.
Facts About The Pacific
Why your support is needed to help communities in the Pacific.
Children are experiencing violence in their everyday lives
In Papua New Guinea an estimated 2.8 million children experience violent discipline in their home.
Unsafe drinking water is causing infant mortality in Kiribati
Kiribati has the highest infant mortality rates in the Pacific linked to diarrhoea, dysentery, and gastroenteritis from unsafe drinking water.
Papua New Guinea has a maternal mortality rate of 215 per 100,000 live births
An estimated 580 mothers die each year. The lifetime risk of maternal death is eight times higher in PNG than in East Asia and the Pacific region on average.
With your generosity, positive change is just the beginning
CHILD PROTECTION
Ending violence against children in the Solomon Islands
Working with partners at a community, regional and national level to support families and communities to protect children, respond to and address child protection issues.
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Improving health clinics and resources in Papua New Guinea
By improving health clinics, communities are getting better support in times of need. Medical kits such as Delivery Kits are also provided to those who are in more remote areas which are lifesaving in cases when homebirths are the only option.
WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE
Providing Kiribati with solar-water distillation units, and training communities in safe water testing
Through installing solar powered water distillation units, local schools and communities have access to clean drinking water. They are also taught about the importance of safe drinking water, and good water, sanitation and hygiene practices.
Create change for communities in The Pacific
As a community sponsor, you'll help children, their families and their communities to create sustainable change. You'll help provide support to projects that improve education, access to water and healthcare, and that keep children safe from harm. You'll be supporting communities in Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands to thrive!
Stories and Updates
IN-COUNTRY PARTNERS
In most countries ChildFund New Zealand supports, we work directly with the country office, who then work with local partners. From head office to grassroots, the teams are in regular contact to ensure we understand the community's needs and can channel your donations to where they're most needed.
ChildFund Kiribati
Their mission is to help children in Kiribati thrive through improving education, family wellbeing, nutrition, disaster resilience and safe drinking water.
Kiribati Institute of Technology
Offers short courses for trade and non-trade industries. Improving the skills of people in communities to enhance employment through education.
Kiribati Local Government Association
Through advocacy and partnerships, they provide local government services to empower the community with a focus on sustainability, democracy and governance.
ChildFund Papua New Guinea (PNG)
ChildFund PNG has a strong focus on stopping violence against women and children.
FSVAC
Family and Sexual Violence Action Committee based in Papua New Guinea. The committee works towards reducing the suffering of violence with a focus on survivors facing violence at home.
1-Tok Kaunselim Helpim Lain
A non-profit organisation in Papua New Guinea providing a free and confidential phone counselling service for anyone experiencing violence.
Honiara City Council
The local council in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Honiara Youth Council
Is a youth volunteer group representing the young people of Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Other Communities
We believe in creating sustainable change through long-term community programmes focused on achieving self-reliance.
Timor Leste
Since 1990 we have been supporting communities in Timor-Leste. This support helps provide youth with the training and skills to help their futures.
Sri Lanka
We have been helping children and communities in Sri Lanka since 2011. We are on our way to helping Batticaloa reach self-reliance.
Kenya
Our work in Kenya began in 2006. By 2026 children and communities in Emali will be sustainable and have unlocked self-reliance.