Inspiring young New Zealanders.

Meet a few of the awesome humans we’ve worked with.

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Sophie Handford

Leading the School Strike for Climate, and NZ’s youngest elected Councillor. Learn More >>

Guled Mire

Tackling discrimination and racism, for a more inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand. Learn more >>

Alexia Hilbertidou

CEO & Founder of Girlboss NZ, working to close the gender gap. Learn more >>

Whaiora Patrick

Triumphing through adversity, and being a beacon of hope and support for others. Learn more >>

Josiah Tuamalali'i

Connecting young Pacific leaders with their culture, engaging in democracy. Learn more >>

Bonnie Howland & Hannah Duder

Building an ethical beauty company to help cure treatable blindness. Learn more >>

Laura O'Connell Rapira

Empowering Kiwis to take action on causes that affect our future. Learn More >>

Shay Wright

Growing the next generation of Maori leaders through Te Whare Hukahuka. Learn more >>

Rez Gardi

Born in a UN Refugee Camp to becoming NZ's first Kurdish lawyer. Learn more >>

Lionel Taito-Matamua

Using 3D printing technology to create tools of value from recycled plastic. Learn more >>

Irene Wakefield

Empowering women to tackle abusive relationships. Learn more >>

Bop, Jody and Sarah

Increasing mindfulness and wellbeing through a gym culture for mental health. Learn More >>

Noa Woolloff

A t-shirt company that supports teen parents to develop and grow. Learn more >>

Joseph Ngametuangaro

Working to make a difference for young people in Opotiki. Learn more >>

Taaniko Nordstrom

Reconnecting inmates with their identity and culture to reduce re-offending. Learn More >>

Courtney Durr

Building self-confidence and self-worth for women through Body Love NZ. Learn More >>

Jess Weller

Surviving breast cancer, supporting healthy conversations to save lives. Learn more >>

Yoseph Ayele

Developing the Edmund Hillary Fellowship and the Global Impact Visa. Learn More >>

Toby Carr

Entrepreneur making tech more accessible and affordable for schools. Learn more >>

Fatumata Bah

Empowering women, Young leader for the Office of Ethnic Community. Learn more >>

Fraser McConnell

Entrepreneur who quit his corporate gig for purpose-driven work. Learn more >>

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