Your Support
Can Make
a Difference
Your donation helps equip future leaders and empowers young people in Aotearoa to reach their full potential, creating lasting change in communities.
Join Our Village.
With you, real change can happen. Donate now and help uis achieve our vision
Ako Mātātupu Teach First NZ Trust is a registered charity. All donations over $5 are tax deductible.
Where your Gifts will go
We know that we cannot do this alone and that collectively with philanthropic organisations, businesses and individuals, we can pave a way for a brighter future for the young people and their communities of Aotearoa.
- The development of exceptional teachers and leaders
- The recruitment of outstanding changemakers
- Growing our network of leaders & Alumni (Kairapu) working towards educational equality
- Supporting expert teachers to mentor training teachers in schools
- Fostering the continued connection and collective leadership of our Alumni (Kairapu)
Our Impact
Why We Need Your Help
- Address inequities: Our innovative programmes create equitable opportunities so every young person can access high-quality education.
- Recruit and Train Teachers and Leaders: Train skilled and passionate individuals who are dedicated to improving educational outcomes for all young people.
- Grow leaders: Develop change-makers who influence young people both in and outside the classroom.
- Wraparound support: Provide mentoring, counselling and professional development so that all kaiako thrive. .
- Systemic change: Support teachers to become agents of transformation, influencing decisions that shape the future.
- Partner with communities:Work alongside communities where inequities are most pronounced.
Donation Options
With you, real change can happen. Donate now and help us achieve our vision. Our key funders cover only a portion of our budget. Your donation, no matter the size, will play a crucial role in securing our long-term sustainability and growth.
Ako Mātātupu Teach First New Zealand Trust is a registered charity. All donations over $5 are tax deductible.
Other ways to help
You can support Ako Mātātupu by volunteering, advocating for our cause, or partnering with us. Whether through fundraising, spreading the word, or offering expertise, every effort helps create a fairer education system for all young people in Aotearoa.
Round the Bays
Support Ako Mātātupu by participating in the upcoming round the Bays fundraiser.
Whether you walk, jog, or run, your involvement helps drive educational equity in Aotearoa. Rally your friends, whānau, or colleagues and make a difference together.
Legacy Giving
Leaving a bequest to Ako Mātātupu is one of the most significant gifts you can make.
You are leaving a lasting legacy to help grow promising leaders that will make a real difference in the community and lives of our rangatahi, ensuring that our services are available for years to come.
Peer to Peer Fundraising
If you would like to fundraise for Ako Mātātupu, we’d love to hear from you and cheer you on.
You could participate in a sporting event, organise a quiz night or host an event. The world of fundraising possibilities are endless!
Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer and support our mission to drive educational equity, please click the link below to learn more and get involved.
Your time and skills can make a lasting impact!
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Your Support Can Make a Difference
Your donation helps equip future leaders and empowers young people in Aotearoa to reach their full potential, creating lasting change in communities.