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Stories that hold our histories and shape our future.
Here at Te Rourou, we started writing a story two decades ago. It was a story of change, towards a vision for an Aotearoa where all rangatahi can thrive.
Over the years we have partnered with hundreds of extraordinary kiwis around Aotearoa who are working hard to improve the lives of rangatahi. Here are the stories of just 20 of them. Each is making a difference in their own way, whether providing safe spaces, fighting for equal opportunity, encouraging new skills or inspiring future leaders. Meet these passionate change-makers.
In our first 20 years, from 2002 - 2022 we partnered with One NZ to invest over $47 million, supporting more than 1,000 community organisations. We have an ambitious goal to halve the number of excluded and disadvantaged young people in Aotearoa.
Over the years we’ve provided wrap-around support to a number of individuals and organisations - from funding to mentoring, to technological advancements.
Today, our focus is on how we can best target our investments and influence systems to create sustainable and measurable change.
We know incredible work is happening locally to try and build a bright future for these rangatahi – and we want to help by making a long-term investment in the Invercargill community and partnering with local organisations to fast-track the aspirations of young people.
Below are two of the initiatives that we support.
A space where young Māori can reconnect with culture and explore opportunities to expand the possibilities of their future.
Find out moreA space where young Māori can reconnect with culture and explore opportunities to expand the possibilities of their future.
Find out moreTe Rourou is committed to creating a more equitable Aotearoa for all rangatahi. One where every young person has a sense of agency, where they can live a life they value with an equal chance to dream freely.