by Tarin Persson | Feb 26, 2022 | Article, Case studies
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2022 People-powered impact Lee and Penny Stevens show the power of relationships and community. Philanthropists, Lee and Penny Stevens show how much of a ripple effect their generosity creates – especially when combined with others in the First...
by Tarin Persson | Nov 26, 2021 | Case studies, Mentoring
PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2021 On opening doors and options Paulette Elliott of KPMG stepped up to become a First Foundation mentor two years ago. She is passionate about the agri-food sector, as manager with KPMG Propagate and a supporter of more sustainable outcomes. ...
by Kirk Sargent | Oct 23, 2021 | Case studies, Mentoring
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2021 Value of mentoring transcends location and lockdown Dr Gemma Pugh is the Research Lead at the National Child Cancer Network. She’s originally from the North-East of Scotland and studied at Glasgow University, before moving to London to earn her...
by Tarin Persson | Sep 28, 2021 | Alumni, Article, Case studies
PUBLISHED MARCH 2019 First Foundation helps Kaycie make her path Kaycie O’Connor is a 2012 Fletcher Building scholar from Rotorua. Her journey to university and in her career has the momentum and magic that every gifted young person deserves to experience. Now, three...
by Kirk Sargent | Sep 1, 2021 | Article, Case studies
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2021 “There’s no better way to enjoy life than to be of service to others” For members of the Fabulous Ladies Giving Circle, small contributions have made a big difference. FollowFollowFollowFollow The group of women, many...
by Tarin Persson | Aug 31, 2021 | Alumni, Case studies
PUBLISHED AUGUST 2021 ‘Don’t wait for an opportunity – find it and make it yours!’ When Sheenal Prasad was interviewed for her 2010 First Foundation scholarship, she was determined to avoid getting special treatment due to her health. FollowFollowFollowFollow At...
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[…] Intern, scholar Richard Tong said, “It definitely does provide that insight into how it is in the real world…
[…] on sustainability to their workplaces. Jessica Vandermeer, 2019 Spark New Zealand scholar and Loshaunce Leaso, 2021 Mike Ross scholar show…
[…] cycle of intergenerational poverty. Individual partners also further their impact. For example, the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation partners…
[…] between their communities, universities and other areas of society. The success of scholars like Mahdi, who supports his refugee…