Wellington
MEET THE 2024 EXEC
Current Projects
New Zealand National Refugee Youth Council
The New Zealand National Refugee Youth Council (NZNRYC) is a organization entirely run by young people with refugee backgrounds. They focus on empowering and advocating for other refugee youth in New Zealand. Their mission is to create a welcoming and supportive environment where young people can thrive, have their voices heard.
HUHA
HUHA, is New Zealand's leading no-kill animal shelter. Founded in 2001, they've rescued, rehabilitated, and rehomed tens of thousands of animals in need. They operate not just as a shelter, but as an educational trust promoting animal welfare and helping communities to care for animals.
Predator Free Wellington
Predator Free Wellington is on a mission to transform our city into the world's first predator-free city. Their goal is to eradicate rats, possums, stoats, and weasels, protecting native wildlife and creating a healthier, more balanced ecosystem.
Foundation of Equity and Research NZ (FERNZ)
FERNZ was established in 2018 as a Kaupapa Māori governed charity dedicated to creating a better life and a fairer society for all.
The FERNZ team all have lived experience of inequity and are passionate about helping communities find their collective voice and advocate for change. FERNZ's mission is to work in partnership with communities to identify and address inequities and promote the realization of full rights for all citizens. This is achieved through grassroots initiatives, with a particular focus on disability, tāngata whaikaha Māori, Pasifika, and rainbow communities.
Past Projects
Ara Taiohi
Ara Taiohi is an NGO supporting youth development in the community. They develop projects and share resources and tools to help youth, advocating for issues that affect them and the people who work with them. They are the peak body for youth work organizations.
Mindful Money
Mindful Money is an independent charity that aims to make money a force for good. Since our establishment in 2019, Mindful Money has been providing transparency for Kiwis on holdings in their KiwiSaver and other managed fund investments, support for fund managers to deepen their involvement in ethical investment, and analysis for the financial services industry.
Vibe
Vibe is a Youth One Stop Shop (YOSS), providing a range of primary health and social support services for young people aged 10-24 years in Te Awakairangi (the Hutt Valley). They aim for their services to be accessible to young people, having youth-friendly services, in accessible locations, that is free and confidential.
Foundation of Equity and Research NZ (FERNZ)
FERNZ is a charity working for social justice and equity through a range of projects, and how inequalities impact mental health and wellbeing. Focused around minority communities and helping eliminate inequalities. Their mission is to promote realisation of full rights for all citizens. To provide advice or support to people facing inequalities that impact their social, mental health and wellbeing.