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About Te Karanga Charitable Trust

OUR MISSION To make a positive difference in the lives of young people facing adversity, through social and creative initiatives, safe spaces, access to resources and tuition. OUR VALUES AROHA - Giving our time, space & empathy inclusively for all rangatahi TIKA - Doing what's right, doing what's good and doing what's best for rangatahi. PONO - Being open, honest, transparent and working with integrity. WHAT WE ARE We’re a Kaupapa Tiriti, multicultural, non-profit charitable trust founded in 2004, working across Tāmaki Makaurau with a social and creative focus. Our board of trustees and staff are culturally diverse with strong representation from youth, Tangata Whenua and Pacifica members. We are a registered charity with donee status. WHAT WE DO We deliver strength-based creative group projects, discussion groups, professional development, access to resources, safe spaces and mentoring. We teach creative, technical, digital, music and arts skills with a view to further education and vocation. Our team is made up of dedicated registered youth workers, many of whom are creative professionals and notable and award-winning artists in the NZ creative industries, all sharing the same passion: bridging the gap for our rangatahi. We have a ‘youth for youth’ focus, promoting young leaders and youth-led initiatives. 80% of our current staff started as participants. OUR SOCIAL FOCUS We work to create a more inclusive, resilient and connected community, promoting cultural identity and understanding, engaging young people with their local communities and opening doors for youth in underserved communities. We promote connectedness, belonging and the overall wellbeing of young people, with a focus on the most under resourced youth. We honour He Whakaputanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embrace Tangata Whenua and Te Ao Māori.

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