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Turning the Tide: How Youth Encounter is Changing Lives in Youth Justice

Turning the Tide: How Youth Encounter is Changing Lives in Youth Justice

Every community faces its challenges, and for many young people, the path can become incredibly difficult. Imagine a young person, barely a teenager, already entangled in the youth justice system, Read more

Youth Encounter's Dirt Bike Therapy: From Hesitant to Hopeful

Over the course of Term 2 2025, Youth Encounter had the pleasure of delivering our Group Therapy programme to six students from Awhina Activity Centre in Rotorua. These rangatahi – aged between Read more

Youth Encounter's Surf Therapy: From a Fear of Failure to Unleashing Potential

Youth Encounter's Surf Therapy: From a Fear of Failure to Unleashing Potential

In Term 1, 2025, Youth Encounter had the privilege of delivering our Group Therapy programme to six students from Te Puke between the ages of 12 and 15. These rangatahi were referred to us on Read more

Recreational Therapy: Transforming Lives Through Activity

Recreational Therapy: Transforming Lives Through Activity

Recreational Therapy, also known as Activity Therapy, is a powerful therapeutic modality that uses structured activities to promote physical, emotional, and social well-being. This approach is Read more

Become Part of the Youth Encounter Story!

Become Part of the Youth Encounter Story!

Youth Encounter began with a vision to empower the youth of Aotearoa, New Zealand, by creating spaces where they can live life wide open, embracing their God-given potential. Through a unique Read more

Story of Transformation: Freedom from Trauma

Story of Transformation: Freedom from Trauma

Tom's story is a powerful example of how Youth Encounter's Live Life Wide Open strategy can help young people overcome challenges and thrive. When Tom first came to Youth Encounter, he was a lost Read more

Story of Transformation: Isolation to hope

Story of Transformation: Isolation to hope

Carl, a 15-year-old from China, arrived in New Zealand carrying the weight of an uncertain future and the echoes of an immensely difficult past. The familiar comfort of home was replaced by the Read more

A Summer of Transformation: Celebrating Baptisms at Camp

A Summer of Transformation: Celebrating Baptisms at Camp

Summer camp at Youth Encounter is always a special time, filled with fun, connection, and opportunities for growth. But this past summer, we witnessed something truly extraordinary: three incredible Read more

A World First: Youth Encounter's Unique Therapeutic Journey

A World First: Youth Encounter's Unique Therapeutic Journey

For over a decade, Youth Encounter has been a pioneer in transforming the lives of young people in Aotearoa through its unique and comprehensive Therapy program. Founded by Mary & Joel Wanhill, Youth Read more

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