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Sarah, FYD Project K student
“Three years ago the only lines I wrote were in detention. Now, I’m writing lines for a newspaper.”
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Salvatore Gargiulo, Principal, Manurewa High School
“I have never seen such a significant impact on students.”
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Kiwi Can students
“Kiwi Can taught me to use my mind not my fists.” – Kiwi Can student
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Christine, FYD Stars peer mentor
“Stars helped me become a better person.”
About Foundation for Youth Development (FYD)
New Zealand is an amazing place yet we have some of the worst child and youth statistics in the developed world. FYD exists to change this by providing life changing opportunities for young people who need them.
FYD believes that every Kiwi kid deserves the chance to reach their potential. They work with communities to provide young people with positive role models, confidence, motivation, and life skills. This occurs through FYD’s acclaimed programmes: Kiwi Can, Stars, Project K, and MYND. These practical interventions have been proven to work again and again.
Founded by Kiwi adventurer Graeme Dingle and lawyer Jo-anne Wilkinson, FYD is a robust, home grown charity that works with nearly 18,000 young people and 90 schools across NZ.
This crucial work is not possible without the support of New Zealanders. Please donate to FYD today and help grow Kiwi kids on 0800 435 775 or www.fyd.org.nz
Together, growing great Kiwi kids!
The Numbers
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31%
NZ boys appear in court before their 25th Birthday |
26%
kiwi kids don’t finish high school |
2nd
highest teen suicide rate in OECD |