Ethnic Community-Led Research Report, sponsored by Tindall Foundation
Ethnic community-led research report based on findings from interviews, focus groups and community survey in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Reports
Ethnic Community-Led Research Survey
We are currently assessing the practicality, benefits, and risks of establishing an ethnic community-led research and evaluation centre in Aotearoa. We would love to have your input on the assessment.
Living In Two Worlds
In the last two decades, we have witnessed dramatic changes in the demographic composition of Aotearoa, New Zealand (ANZ). Now, 1 in every 4 residents was born overseas. While this situation brings many opportunities for inter- and intra-group contact, understanding and relationships, it also brings challenges, particularly for the children of first and second generation ethnic migrants and former refugees. These young people are often referred to as ‘living in two worlds’.
Sing-Along in Midland Park
To commemorate International Women’s Day 2016 (#IWD2016) on Tuesday, March 8, with the theme #PledgeForParity, Fikun Trust is using this
A Child’s Christmas in Wales
Much-loved and well-known to Circa audiences for his performances in A Christmas Carol and All the World’s a Stage, celebrated New Zealand actor, Ray Henwood, is thrilled to present Dylan Thomas’ heart-warming Christmas story, along with other cherished childhood memories.
#Hwollaza21 on Access Radio’s LIVE From New Zealand
Fikun Trust’s board members, Tayo Agunlejika and Sheryn Elborn joined Patricia Sexton on Access Radio LIVE from New Zealand to discuss the Boko Haram insurgency and the plight of internally displaced people in northern Nigeria.
Girl-Child Education: Key to Reducing VVF & Maternal Mortality in Nigeria – UNFPA
The United Nations Fund For Population Activities (UNFPA) has said that girl-child education is key to reducing the rising cases of Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) in Nigeria. Speaking at a news briefing in Sokoto, UNFPA Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Ratidzai Ndhlovu, highlighted the urgent need for increased investment in the education of the girl-child to combat this critical health issue.
Annual General Meeting 2015
On Friday, 31 July 2015, Fikun Trust had its first Annual General Meeting, where we appointed the executive team for
Back2School Fundraiser
We are on a mission to make the education of our #Hwollaza21 students sustainable. Please support us to assist these young ones to continue their education by paying their school fees, purchasing their school uniforms, books, school supplies and back packs.
Sub-Saharan Africa: Growth and Jobs
The IMF report projects that by 2035, the number of sub-Saharan Africans reaching working age (15-64) will exceed that of the rest of the world combined.
Speaking Out Against Violence
The fight against violence towards girls is turning into a vocation for Wellington Girls’ College student, Dawape Giwa- Isekeije.
Day of the Girl in NZ
Our board member, Dawape Giwa-Isekeije was one of the speakers at the UNICEF NZ commemoration of the International Day of