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Every day 1 in 5 Kiwi kids goes without the essentials people take for granted.

This has a profound impact on a child’s health, education and wellbeing.

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Health

Variety helps children stay healthy and grow well by providing mobility and medical devices, healthcare, glasses, car seats, beds and bedding.

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Education

Variety provides essential items for learning and school including uniforms, digital devices, stationery, and activity fees.

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Wellbeing

Variety gives children opportunities to reach their potential through extracurricular activities, sports, music, and therapy.

More than 700 children in New Zealand are waiting for a sponsor like you.

Sponsor a child to give them the essentials: clothing, bedding, uniform - the things they need to enjoy school, and take part in their community.

Caring New Zealanders just like you are helping Kiwi kids

Giving them the essentials they need to thrive and succeed.

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7,000+

Kiwi kids sponsored across New Zealand

5M+

Total assistance given to young New Zealanders in 2021

99%

Of caregivers feel less stressed because of Kiwi Kid Sponsorship

Together, we can make a real difference.

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Variety is a registered charitable organization under the Charities Act 2005.

Our Charities Commission registration number is CC24039.