Youth mentoring works! Providing taiohi/young people with positive role models, guidance, and friendship. Igniting youth potential.
Potential is universal; opportunity is not.
At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we're not just changing lives—we're redefining futures. Through mentorship, support, and resilience, we've seen extraordinary stories of success. From shadows of adversity to beacons of achievement, our tamariki are rising.
Stories of Change
Rising Above: A Journey of Resilience and Empowerment
Discover how Stef, once enmeshed in a web of family turmoil, redefined her destiny through unwavering resolve. Embracing the dual challenges of motherhood and academia, she's not just surviving; she's thriving. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of mentoring and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Join us in exploring Stef's path from adversity to nursing school success and her extraordinary commitment to family. It's a story that promises to inspire and ignite a passion for change.
Visualise Your Role in Their Success
Mary's achievements started with the support of someone like you. Realise the profound influence you can have on a young person's life.
From New Beginnings to Empowered Futures
Step into the inspiring world of Jacqui and Emma, where mentorship bridges the gap between challenge and triumph. Their story unfolds through shared experiences, from navigating the uncertainties of new schools to building a legacy of community impact. Witness how Emma's guidance transforms Jacqui's life, inspiring not just confidence but a profound commitment to making a difference. This is more than a story; it's a call to action for anyone ready to influence change.
Unlocking Potential: A Decade of Mentorship
Dive into the heartwarming tale of Jordan and Tim, a mentor-mentee duo whose journey transcends the ordinary. Over a span of ten years, witness a transformation that challenges our perceptions of mentorship and personal growth. From hesitant beginnings on a two-wheeler to navigating the road to adulthood, their story is a vivid illustration of how dedicated guidance can illuminate the path to confidence and leadership. As you explore their journey, you'll find yourself pondering the profound ripples one relationship can create in multiple lives. Are you ready to discover the power of enduring mentorship? Join us in unraveling the layers of "A Decade of Difference.
Our Regions
Studies show that 98% of the young people we mentor believe they now make better life choices as a result of the relationship with their ‘Tuakana’ (mentor)
Our Whakatakanga/ Vision
Kia eke noa a Taiohi
All Taiohi/Young People realise their full potential.
Matawhānui/ Mission
Whakatū tuakana whakakohe, whakamana a Taiohi.
Enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of Taiohi/Young People.
Tuakana - Teina
Mā te tuakana te teina e tōtika, mā te teina te tuakana e tōtika
From the older the younger will learn, from the younger the older will learn.
Where the older has responsibilities to the younger, so does the younger to the older.
OUR NATIONAL DEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL
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Drew Ewan
National CEO
drew.ewan@bbbs.nz
Chelsea Routhan
National Operations Director
Matthew Button
National Practice Manager
Cushla Duncan
National Communications Manager
national@bbbs.org.nz
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