Across Auckland, there are many examples where combinations of generous individuals, businesses and trusts, together with local and central government, are collaborating on projects that effect positive change within the city’s communities. These thriving projects are providing community resources, creating education and work opportunities, nurturing the natural environment, building skills and giving people a sense of belonging and pride in their communities. The success and sustainability of these community-led projects has been made possible through philanthropic giving so that people with the skills, experience and networks to make an ongoing difference in their local communities have the resources to do so.

The projects vary widely in scope and focus, and in the communities they serve, but all demonstrate the change philanthropy can make and will inspire future projects that tackle some of the issues highlighted in this report so that Auckland becomes an even better place to live.

Click to read about each project.

TAPAC – Arts for All

Project Twin Streams – A Green Revolution

The K’Rd Hub – Breaking the Cycle of Dependency

Te Tai Tonga - Kapa haka gateway to health

The First Foundation – A Hand Up to Study and Work

Te Waipuna Puawai – Helping Women to Succeed

Do you know of a Changemaker project making a difference in Auckland? Tell us about it and we may be able to profile it here.