Setting Our Kids Up to Live Their Best Lives

Our Story

Children are born with unlimited potential – However, socioeconomic inequality can impact their chance to thrive.

Kootuitui Papakura was created to impact this inequity and improve lifelong outcomes for our children. Rather than simply providing band-aid solutions, Kootuitui starts early and works together with local communities and experts to co-design initiatives based on what has been shown to make the most significant difference.

We have clear evidence that what we do works, and are proud to have impacted immediate and lifelong outcomes for many children and communities. Together, we can ensure that every child has a chance at success.

Social Return on Investment

  • Every year, Kootuitui ki Papakura delivers $13,795,984 of measurable good to New Zealand society.
  • Over 6 years, we have provided 3030 tamariki with their own Chromebooks.
  • Kootuitui ki Papakura provides professional development and in-class support to teachers new to digital learning.
  • Our Health strand provides Registered Nurses to our primary schools.
  • At Papakura High School Kootuitui ki Papakura funds a Nurse Specialist and a Youth Worker.
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Why Kootuitui Ki Papakura

Children are born with unlimited potential – However, socioeconomic inequality can impact their chance to thrive.

Kootuitui was created to impact this inequity and improve lifelong outcomes for our children.

Rather than simply providing band-aid solutions, Kootuitui starts early and works together with local communities and experts to co-design initiatives based on what has been shown to make the biggest difference. We have clear evidence that what we do works and are proud to have impacted immediate and lifelong outcomes for many children and communities.

Together, we can ensure that every child has a chance at success.

Our Supporters

We benefit from the support of funders, partners and community organisations, and the commitment of the schools’ boards, leaders, teachers and staff.