KidsCan Charitable Trust app for iPhone and iPad

The KidsCan Charitable Trust exists to meet the physical and nutritional needs of New Zealand children living in poverty. We do this so they can be more engaged in their education and have a better chance of reaching their full potential in life.

We firmly believe education equals opportunity, but for the thousands of Kiwi kids who miss out on the basics like three meals a day and adequate clothing, getting to school and staying focused can be a real struggle.

The charity was founded in 2005 and today supports the education of thousands of disadvantaged New Zealand children in hundreds of low decile schools nationwide. We provide tangible programmes that concentrate on giving the basics such as food, clothing, shoes, healthcare and basic hygiene items directly to those children who are in need in partnership with the school they attend.

KidsCan operates with funds donated by generous businesses, individuals and the Ministry of Social Development.

Each year we also hold a number of fundraising appeals and we have a monthly giving programme called ‘In Our Own Backyard’ where caring Kiwis can sponsor a child in one of the schools we support for just $15 a month.

KidsCan is made up of a passionate team of people committed to KidsCan’s mission including staff, a Board of Trustees, Supporters, Sponsors, Ambassadors, and Volunteers.