Graeme Dingle Foundation

This year we have delivered our programmes, Kiwi Can, Stars, Career Navigator, and Project K in 133 schools across the motu 💚 Our programmes use a combination of teaching within classrooms and having adventures in the great outdoors. Tamariki and rangatahi are taught key life skills to develop resilience, build self-belief and self-confidence! Click here to find out more about our programmes - https://hubs.li/Q02ZWg9W0 #DingleFoundation #KiwiCan #Stars #CareerNavigator #ProjectK

This year, 66 rangatahi participated in our Project K programme, empowering them to build self-belief, confidence, and life skills 💜 With outdoor adventures, a community challenge, and dedicated mentors, Project K is all about helping young people build resilience and overcoming obstacles! Find out more about Project K here - https://hubs.li/Q02ZWgrJ0 #DingleFoundation #ProjectK #EmpoweringYouth #CharityNZ

Across the motu, 777 rangatahi participated in our Career Navigator programme this year! 🧡 Career Navigator is our ‘ready for work’ programme, empowering young people to explore and navigate the endless career opportunities ahead. FInd out more about Career Navigator here - https://hubs.li/Q02ZWl-s0 #DingleFoundation #CareerNavigator #EmpoweringYouth #CharityNZ

This year, 4,174 rangatahi participated in our Stars programme and discovered the power of peer mentoring! 🌟 Stars is all about building confidence and connection through peer mentoring, adventure, and giving back to the community. Learn more about Stars here - https://hubs.li/Q02ZWgDS0 #DingleFoundation #PeerMentor #Stars #EmpoweringYouth #CharityNZ

This year we have reached 20,135 tamariki through our Kiwi Can programme! Our Kiwi Can programme teaches tamariki life skills and values such as respect, resilience, integrity, and positive relationships! 💛 Find out more about Kiwi Can here - https://hubs.li/Q02ZWgjm0 #DingleFoundation #KiwiCan #EmpoweringYouth #CharityNZ

✨ Today, we celebrate a promise made 30 years ago. On this day in 1994, Sir Graeme Dingle stood on One Tree Hill and made a life-changing promise to New Zealand's young people. Alongside co-founder Jo-anne Wilkinson CNZM LLB, Lady Dingle, they ignited a movement that has since delivered positive youth development programmes to nearly 400,000 tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa. From that pivotal day, they set out with an ambitious vision: to make Aotearoa the best place in the world to be young. Three decades later, we celebrate not only the legacy we’ve built but also our steadfast commitment to empowering future generations. Together, we’ve achieved so much, and the journey isn’t over. Let’s continue to empower tamariki and rangatahi to thrive, creating a brighter future for Aotearoa. Stay tuned for the exciting steps ahead as we carry this promise into the next 30 years and beyond! 💚 #DingleFoundation #OneTreeHill #EmpoweringYouth #CharityNZ #30Years

Today is International Mountain Day! ⛰️ Our Co-founder, Sir Graeme Dingle, was an inspiring mountaineer who conquered some of the world's great peaks, often alongside legendary companions like Sir Edmund Hillary. His passion for the outdoors lives on through our work at the Foundation, we believe that what every young person has inside is greater than any obstacle. Through our flagship programme Project K, we help rangatahi overcome obstacles, encouraging them to be resilient and reach new heights, just like climbing a mountain 💜 #DingleFoundation #InternationalMountainDay #ProjectK #CharityNZ #EmpoweringYouth

Our 2024 wrapped! 💚 What an incredible year it’s been, full of growth, achievements, and positive impact. Together, we’ve empowered tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa, building confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to overcome obstacles. Here's to an even brighter 2025 🥂✨ #DingleFoundation #EmpoweringYouth #CharityNZ

Co-founder Sir Graeme Dingle sits down with Emily Simpson from 1News to reflect on his extraordinary life from conquering the world's toughest climbs and Arctic expeditions to transforming the lives of 385,000 young people through our programmes. In their candid conversation, Sir Graeme shares stories of his wild adventures, his greatest challenges, and the moments that shaped his ambition to make a difference. Click here to read the full article - https://hubs.li/Q02-sMcm0 #DingleFoundation #SirGraemeDingle #1News #CharityNZ

🚨 Don't miss out! 🚨 Flybuys is closing on December 31st, but before it does, you can donate your Flybuys points to the Foundation. Every point helps make a positive difference in the lives of young people! Here's how you can get involved: 1. Head to the Flybuys store here - https://hubs.li/Q02ZtYys0 2. Select your donation amount and add to cart 🙌 Your support helps us reach more young people, providing them with the tools they need to thrive in school, in their communities, and beyond. Every 45 points donated is worth a $5 donation to change lives. Donate your Flybuys points before they're gone! The Good Registry - gifting goodness #DingleFoundation #TheGoodRegistry #Flybuys #Donation