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Put someone in
a young person's
corner.

Every dollar, every hour and every partnership becomes a real relationship in a young person's life. Here's how you can help.

Three ways to back the mahi

However you show up, it makes a difference.

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Become a mentor

Give an hour a week and become a steady, trusted presence for a young person. It's a volunteer role, and we'll walk alongside you the whole way. All you need is a willingness to show up.

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Donate

A one-off or regular gift keeps mentors in schools, groups and the sports academy running all year. Your generosity is what makes this free for the young people who need it.

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Partner with us

We love collaboration. Schools, churches, clubs, businesses, funders, anyone with a heart for our rangatahi. If you've got an idea, some time or a skill to share, come and help us build the village.

Where your support goes

Straight into relationships, changing lives.

We keep it simple and real. Your support goes directly to the things that put a mentor beside a young person and keep them there, week after week.

Training & supporting mentors

Running boys' & girls' groups

The Mentoring Sports Academy

Gear for creative workshops

Young people at a Youth Nu'u session

Why it matters · from Davis

“I've been privileged to see the immense ripple effect of mentoring here. Not just on our rangatahi, but on their whānau, their schools, and all the relationships they care about.”

Davis, Chief Navigator · Youth Nu'u

Potential is everywhere. Opportunity isn't.

You can be the reason a young person gets the opportunity they deserve. Give today, or talk to us about partnering.

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