by Tarin Persson | Oct 24, 2023 | Article, Events, News, Scholarship partners
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2023 Time to get smart about teaching financial literacy To break the cycle of poverty, we need to get smarter about teaching financial literacy. Let’s make this generation the first to expect something better because we’ll do something...
by Tarin Persson | Aug 16, 2023 | Article, News
PUBLISHED AUGUST 2023 Let’s break more barriers I am honoured to serve as Chair for an organisation that has transformed so many lives. We can share a huge sense of pride in the success of nearly 1000 First Foundation scholars. They’ve each proven what’s...
by Tarin Persson | Jun 21, 2023 | Alumni, Article, News
PUBLISHED JUNE 2023 Empowering change at Taita College Taitā College in Lower Hutt has the vision, “Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei: Aim high for what is truly valuable, be persistent and don’t let obstacles stop you from reaching your...
by Tarin Persson | May 16, 2023 | Alumni, Article, Case studies, Events, News
PUBLISHED MAY 2023 Jaxson puts himself on the map: 2023 Trustee Award Tertiary education can transform lives, and First Foundation is on a mission to ensure it’s within reach of ambitious and talented Kiwis. Our 2023 Trustee Award winner, Jaxson Tautala-Hanita,...
by Tarin Persson | Apr 19, 2023 | Article, Mentoring, News
PUBLISHED APRIL 2023 Reflections from Richard It has been a privilege to be part of the First Foundation and especially to Chair the board over the past few years. As I reflect, I’m struck by the transformation of our scholars and also of the organisation. Our three...
by Tarin Persson | Apr 6, 2023 | Article, News
PUBLISHED MARCH 2023 Our 2022 Annual Report At First Foundation, we know that profound transformation happens through many small changes. Sometimes, there are momentous and fast-paced shifts. Other times, a tiny adjustment makes a tremendous difference to the overall...
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