KidsCan: ‘In Our Own Backyard’

“The causes of poverty can be debated but there is almost universal agreement on the value of education. Children who grasp the power of learning have the power to change their future.” KidsCan

KidsCan has been running programmes to support students in decile 1 schools for quite some time now. Working with 201 partner schools across New Zealand KidsCan has provided raincoats, shoes and food. They hope to meet the physical and nutritional needs of disadvantaged New Zealand children to assist them in reaching their full potential in life.

Thier vision is of a New Zealand where less fortunate children have an opportunity to make a positive contribution to society.

With the launch of their reformatted newsletter KidsCan celebrates the lives they continue to impact upon. For example:

Tana Umaga joined KidsCan in Christchurch to distribute over 500 care packs to our 18 partner schools affected by the earthquake. Tana was featured on TV news spending time with the children and helping distribute the packs put together by KidsCan.

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KidsCan delivers targeted programmes which remove the physical barriers preventing children in low decile schools from getting the most out of their education. These tangible initiatives currently support the education of more than 41,000 children in 201 low decile schools across New Zealand ensuring they get through the school gate in a better position to learn.
That’s all great and we can bask in the reflective glow of a charity having such a positive impact on children here in New Zealand. But there is more we can do, Julie Helson explains:

"This month is the official launch of the KidsCan ‘In Our Own Backyard’ child sponsorship programme which gives caring Kiwis the opportunity to make monthly or yearly contributions to support a child’s education."

You can…

Sign up for the newsletter
Make a donation

Alternatively…
They need Volunteers on Thursday 2nd June 2011 from 9-1pm to help pack food for distribution. Please contact kate@kidscan.org.nz if you can help.

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