Join the ‘In Our Own Backyard Club' to support Kiwi kids!
KidsCan Charitable Trust is a national charity dedicated to levelling the playing field for New Zealand children living in poverty. Each year we make a tangible difference for over 16,000 children through the following programmes ....
'Raincoats for Kids'
Low decile schools report high rates of absence in winter as many children simply do not own a raincoat. In partnership with Warehouse Stationery (principal partner of 'Raincoats for Kids') we provide over 8,000 free raincoats to children from low income families each year, ensuring they arrive at school warm, dry and in a better position to learn.
'Food for Kids'
Children living in poverty can never be sure of receiving three meals a day, often filling their tummies on what they get out of the school water fountain. The KidsCan 'Food for Kids' programme (proudly supported by Conferenz) provides free food at school for over 6,000 financially disadvantaged children a week.
'Shoes for Kids'
Provides free quality footwear and socks for children who consistently come to school in winter without shoes or with shoes that are in bad condition. 'Shoes for Kids' (proudly supported by Number 1 Shoes) is reducing foot injury and illness and keeping their feet warm and dry in winter. So far more than 2,000 pairs of shoes have been given to children throughout New Zealand.
There are thousands more children who need our help and yours!
We have a waiting list of more than 10,000 Kiwi kids who are going to school cold, hungry and without shoes right now!
A little goes a long way!
Join the KidsCan 'In Our Own Backyard Club' for only $10 a month (or an amount of your choice). $10 a month provides a child in need a free raincoat, shoes and food at school for a whole year!
Every child deserves the chance of a bright future and we are committed to improving the lives of those who would otherwise be overlooked. We urge you to join the 'In Our Own Backyard Club' now so we can make an even bigger difference!
KidsCan Trust