Help empower young people through the transformative power of community.
Ways to Support
INVEST WITH PURPOSE
You can help change the wellbeing of New Zealand’s youth. By joining a community of like-minded people, your individual support or the backing of your business will empower the young people of Aotearoa to live life wide open.
Internet banking
This is our BNZ account number. Use this option to send a quick donation or to set up an automatic payment. Plus, claim a 33.33% tax credit on your donation (receipts issued each year March 31st, or earlier on request).
02-0452-0048320-000
Credit card
Click on the button below to donate by credit or debit card.
4% admin fee deducted.
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Leave a lasting legacy, empowering future generations of New Zealand youth.
“Youth Encounter has supported me by giving me courage to live my God-given potential and meeting good people and being a part of the Encounter family. Since joining Youth Encounter I feel happy about myself and don't feel like I have to prove myself to people.” Matthys
INVEST IN SPECIFIC NEEDS
Extend Welcoming Hospitality
Your support can help us provide warm hospitality —meals, snacks, and a safe, welcoming space— for young people attending our mentoring, therapy, counselling, and group sessions. It’s a simple act that builds trust, connection, and a sense of belonging.
Bridging Barriers
Your investment can help an isolated young person from a rural or hard-to-reach area get to and from our programmes safely. For many, transport is barrier—your support ensures they don’t miss the chance to connect, grow, and belong.
Invest in a Young Person’s Growth
Your investment equips an at-risk young person with the gear and expert support they need to fully engage in a powerful, personalised activity session. It’s an effective way to open the door to belonging, confidence, and growth.
Empower a Journey of Healing
Your gift provides one young person with a series of six professional counselling, offering vital support as they navigate mental health challenges and emotional distress. Help them find hope, healing, and a pathway forward through Youth Encounter.
Open the Gate to Adventure
Your investment makes it possible for a dis-connected young person to attend a residential dirt bike teen camp—with all equipment provided—who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity. Help them experience belonging, build confidence, and ride toward a hope-filled future.
Support A Pathway of Purpose
Give one dis-advantaged young person the opportunity to thrive through a full 52-hour mentoring relationship journey that will transform their life! Your gift helps them build resilience, discover identity, and ignite purpose—equipping them to live life wide open.
“The boys from last year’s (Dirt Bike Therapy) programme have all gone into mahi, one is into truck driving so got his license and gone into that industry. Another really likes gardening, so has gone into agriculture. So all our kids from last year are either employed or gone onto courses.”
- Pauline Craven, tutor at Apiti Hou Alternative Education
GRANTS
As a registered charitable trust sanctioned by the NZ Charities Commission, Youth Encounter has the eligibility to seek funding grants from organizations dedicated to charitable causes in New Zealand.
If you believe that our organization aligns with the funding criteria of any grant-providing bodies you are acquainted with or involved in, kindly inform us. We would appreciate the opportunity to furnish you with a funding application.
For any leads on potential funding grant opportunities, please let us know! We're here to support NZ youth.
SPONSORSHIP
Youth Encounter extends partnership opportunities to businesses, inviting financial and resource contributions to support NZ youth. We view sponsorship as a mutually beneficial collaboration, with both parties sharing a responsibility for due diligence in community care.
Our extensive regional networks provide valuable promotional exposure, offering businesses a platform to enhance their market share. Detailed sponsorship options are available in our proposal package. Feel free to reach out to us for further information on the advantages of partnering with Youth Encounter.
To explore a sponsorship partnership, contact us. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how we can work together for a meaningful impact!
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Huge thanks to our sponsors and funding bodies who have been supporting NZ youth this past year!
First Sovereign Trust - Hillview Trust - Te Puke Baptist Oktoberfest
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"And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19