by Tarin Persson | Jul 23, 2025 | Article
PUBLISHED JULY 2025 It’s vital our young people inherit a planet where they can thrive First Foundation’s work naturally aligns with the intent of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 17 interconnected global objectives designed to create a better world by...
by Tarin Persson | May 29, 2025 | Article, Scholarship partners
PUBLISHED MAY 2025 INFINZ collaborates to enrich the finance industry Jim McElwain, executive director of INFINZ, says, “In terms of collaboration, we seek to amplify the good work being done by other groups. One of these difference-makers is the First Foundation.”...
by Tarin Persson | Apr 14, 2025 | Alumni, Article, Case studies, Events, Mentoring, News, Scholarship partners
PUBLISHED APRIL 2025 A 2024 snapshot and our vision for the future We’re proud to share ‘Accelerating Impact,’ a report that incorporates our 2024 annual review and also offers much more. It shares a 5-year roadmap to accelerate our mahi and deepen...
by Tarin Persson | Mar 28, 2025 | Article, Mentoring
PUBLISHED MARCH 2025 From scholar to mentor – a virtuous cycle Maria Mahoni is one of 54 First Foundation alums who have chosen to return as a mentor. Having valued the programme immensely, these graduates offer vital guidance as we scale impact to reach more talented...
by Tarin Persson | Feb 12, 2025 | Article, Mentoring, Scholarship partners
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2025 Tracey shows one introduction can change many lives Tracey Kay is a General Manager of Safety, Culture and Sustainability at Counties Energy. Her experience with First Foundation has led her and her organisation to become an advocate for our...
by Tarin Persson | Sep 18, 2024 | Article, Scholarship partners
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2024 NZCT contribution changes communities In 2008, Brooke Leota became one of the first two scholars supported by New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT). Fast forward to 2024 and NZCT has supported more than 72 bright young people through the First...
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[…] on sustainability to their workplaces. Jessica Vandermeer, 2019 Spark New Zealand scholar and Loshaunce Leaso, 2021 Mike Ross scholar show…
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[…] between their communities, universities and other areas of society. The success of scholars like Mahdi, who supports his refugee…