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Education · Vietnam · May 23, 2023

Children now access their own ethnic language at school in Trung Khanh

Through a ChildFund programme in Vietnam, dad and teaching volunteer Hoang Van Nhinh has been able to help not only his own two children to access their native minority language of Mong, but other children as well.

Press Releases · May 09, 2023

MEDIA RELEASE: A unique Mother’s Day gift that blossoms in many ways

ChildFund New Zealand has partnered with The Papermill, a trust that brings together artists with intellectual disabilities in Aotearoa, to offer an extra special gift idea for Mother’s Day this May 14th.

Child Sponsorship · Community Sponsorship · Supporter story · May 03, 2023

With ChildFund "you are part of something bigger" says long-time supporter

Helping children to access education is what motivates long-time ChildFund supporter Cathy Downes.

Health and Nutrition · Kiribati · MFAT · Pacific · May 01, 2023

Local plants providing important nutrition in Kiribati

Feeding her family a balanced diet is important to Kiribati mother of four Titaa but unfortunately it's not always been easy for her to do.

Pacific · Solomon Islands · Team Updates · Apr 27, 2023

Meet Brenda Daya, our new programme manager

We sat down with our newest programme manager Brenda Daya, mum of three and former lawyer, to learn more about what makes her tick and importantly why she wants to work for ChildFund.

Disaster risk reduction · Press Releases · Team Updates · Apr 04, 2023

Climate volatility is increasing disaster risk reduction's role in international development

Today’s humanitarianism has changed and working with local communities to be disaster resilient has become an absolute priority for non-governmental organisations. Climate change-related volatility now means we must move quickly and respond to disasters more frequently, often with limited warning. This makes investing in planning, preparedness, early warning, and resilience building even more important, writes ChildFund CEO Mark Collins.

Emergency Response · Goal 3 - Good health and well-being · Health and Nutrition · Kenya · MFAT · Mar 21, 2023

Good nutrition paves the way for brighter futures for children

Four years ago, Gilo’s future was not looking good. She was severely malnourished following a long drought in the eastern area of Kenya where she lives. But now the 6 year old's health has improved, she is getting the food she needs to grow well, and she is attending school.

Goal 6 - Clean water and sanitation · Kiribati · MFAT · Pacific · Team Updates · Water Sanitation and Hygiene · Mar 17, 2023

Meet ChildFund Kiribati's programme director David Kakiakia

Meet David Kakiakia, ChildFund Kiribati's programme director! He works with communities in Kiribati to improves access to safe drinking water, better nutrition and learning opportunities.

Ambassadors · ChildFund Alliance · Emergency Response · MFAT · Feb 24, 2023

Ukraine and Moldova, one year on from the Russian invasion

We asked and you responded. Generous and caring ChildFund New Zealand supporters have raised $237,000 to provide humanitarian aid to children, women and families displaced following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.

ChildFund Alliance · Disaster risk reduction · Emergency Response · Food security · Kenya · Feb 22, 2023

Children are most impacted in global food crisis says ChildFund

Like so many people around Aotearoa now, you probably find yourself quietly wincing at your food shopping bills. With basic food items like cheese, broccoli, and bread increasing 20% plus, even a quick stop in at the supermarket can put a hole in your wallet.