OUR APPROACH
How we help children and youth to thrive.
A world where all children and youth thrive!
It takes a holistic approach to help children thrive. It takes meaningful relationships with communities and great collaboration with local organisations to implement programmes and solutions that address barriers caused by poverty. The ultimate goal is for each community to achieve self-reliance, where local organisations and families can continue their journey independently.
How we help children and youth to thrive
A HOLISTIC APPROACH
It takes a holistic approach to help children to thrive
In our dedicated communities, we consider all the elements it takes to enable a child or youth to thrive. From improving access to clean water, education, and healthcare, to strengthening community systems to better protect and advocate for children.
LOCALLY LED PARTNERSHIPS
Success comes from real and authentic partnerships
Our programmes and projects are locally led and locally developed for the best outcomes for kids. We partner with organisations – from the New Zealand Government to regional grassroots organisations – who are just as committed to creating real change.
INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
Long-term impact through innovation and sustainability
The world is changing and it's more important than ever before to make sure the solutions we develop alongside our communities have impact that last long after we're gone. The goal is always self-reliance.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Drawing on our deep expertise of development, our programming covers 6 key focus areas. These focus areas reflect the work we do to address key challenges that children and communities are facing all around the world.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
When disaster strikes, ChildFund works with partners around the world to respond to the immediate and medium-term needs of children and their families in affected areas.
EDUCATION
We believe that education is the key to unlocking a brighter future for children in need. Explore our initiatives that highlight our commitment to nurturing young minds.
FAMILY LIVELIHOODS
Discover our work around improving family livelihoods through income-generating projects and training programmes.
CHILD PROTECTION
Discover how we are helping communities to learn about and uphold children’s rights, as well as supporting them to keep children safe and protected.
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Discover our commitment to ensuring access to quality healthcare and proper nutrition for children and their families.
WATER AND SANITATION
Access to clean water shouldn’t be a luxury. Learn how you can help bring clean, safe water to children and communities.
OUR IMPACT
With the support of generous partners and Kiwi supporters, ChildFund can work alongside communities to find solutions that create long-term change for children and youth. The impact we’ve created together is incredible.
DONATE TO CHILDFUND
Your donation today will go towards unleashing the potential within every child. Your support enables ChildFund to partner with dedicated communities to ensure children are educated, nourished, protected from harm and have a sense of wellbeing.
More ways to help
Leave a gift to ChildFund in your Will
You can have a lasting legacy by including a bequest to ChildFund New Zealand in your Will.
Spread the love through Gifts that Grow
Show your friends and family that you care by giving them something from our gift catalogue.
Sponsor a Community
By sponsoring a community you’re providing support that will make an impact across all of our focus areas.