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Gisborne

Whakamanawa
         Foundation

Mission

Giving East Coast youth a fair go

Whakamanawa is about evening the scales for school leavers as they navigate life in the big cities. We provide support, advice, and community to tertiary students in their new environments. 

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Empowering Rangatahi Tairāwhiti

Gisborne Charity Whakamanawa Foundation

What We Do

Our Focus Areas

Mentoring

We empower rangatahi Tairāwhiti embarking on their tertiary education journey through individual mentoring, offering guidance as they navigate life in their new city.

Knowledge Sharing

We redistribute the knowledge needed to survive in urban centers, ensuring youth and their whānau are sufficiently equipped for decision making.

Community Building

We establish networks of students, graduates, and professionals from Tairāwhiti, fostering whanaungatanga and bringing home a little closer.

Kaiti Hill, Gisborne, Tairawhiti

Are you a tertiary student from Tūranganui-a-Kiwa? We're here to support you!

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