Funding Partners

Todd Foundation

The Todd Foundation has contributed $219,000 to HRiE since 2007, enabling the establishment of the Trust in 2007/08, documenting of experience in the initiative in 2010/11, and national development in 2011/12. The Todd Foundation targets funding towards organisations and initiatives that contribute towards our vision for New Zealand Aotearoa as a place where “everyone is able to contribute to the best of their ability in a society that values and nurtures young people, encourages endeavour and recognises our cultural diversity”.

JR Mckenzie Trust

The J R McKenzie Trust has contributed $95,000.00 towards HRiE since 2007, their generous contributions contributed towards the establishment of the HRiET and their continued support has allowed HRiE move forward in New Zealand. JR McKenzie Trust makes grants to community organisations in New Zealand, mainly in the areas of social services, health services and community development. The Trust has been one of the leading philanthropic organisations in New Zealand, and has supported the establishment and ongoing operation of many community groups.

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission has contributed $65,250.00 towards HRiE since 2007 part of this contribution has been directed towards cluster workshops and the redesign of the website. The Commission champions fundamental human rights as a framework for a fair and just society for all the people of New Zealand. The Commission's vision is that New Zealanders know their rights, acknowledge their responsibilities and respect the rights of others. An independent statutory body, its functions include encouraging the maintenance and development of harmonious relationships between individuals and among the diverse groups in New Zealand society.

Save the Children NEw Zealand

Save the Children New Zealand contributed $40,000 to HRiE in 2009. Save the Children fights for children's rights and delivers immediate and lasting improvements to children's lives worldwide. They are the world's largest independent organisation for children, making a positive and lasting difference to children's lives in over 120 countries. As an independent and global organisation, Save the Children has a powerful voice in campaigning for change, and a track record of success. We encourage decision makers and opinion formers to change policies and practices, locally and globally, to ensure children's rights become reality.

Project Funders

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS & TRADE

The NZ Ministry of Foreign Affiars & Trade provided HRiE with $30,000 to produce social studies resource kits for both secondary and primary school. An online version of the secondary kit is available here. The Ministry's Gobal Education Fund (terminated 2011) provided targeted and contestable funding for small projects to develop awareness and understanding of global perspectives among New Zealanders, to encourage them to become responsible global citizens, and to create a safe and just world.