Help Us Continue to Support Young Carers:
Join Our Crowdfunding Campaign
1st - 31st October 2024
Help us reach our goal: $500,000
"If we can mobilize 50,000 people to donate $10 we'll be able reach more
young carers"
Unseen Heroes is launching an urgent crowdfunding campaign from October 1 to October 31, 2024, and we need your help to make a meaningful difference. Our goal is to raise $500,000 to continue our vital work with young carers. We believe that if 50,000 people each contribute $10, we can meet our goal and make a lasting impact.
A Year of Impact and Support
Over the past year, the Te Ara Marama programme, supported by Te Puni Kōkiri, has made a profound impact on the lives of 45 young carers from November 2023 to June 2024. Thanks to the generosity of philanthropic trusts and dedicated services, we extended our support to 35 new young carers from July 2024 to December 2024. However, reduced funding and unsuccessful grant applications have left us facing a critical challenge.
How you can make a difference:
The Heartbreaking Reality
These young carers are unseen heroes, managing intense responsibilities while caring for family members with disabilities, illnesses, and mental health challenges. Their emotional well-being often suffers as they juggle these roles. The end of our funding cycle doesn’t end their struggles, and without continued support, they risk remaining invisible and unsupported.
Government Funding Uncertainty
Unseen Heroes had potential government funding to support these young carers into 2025. Unfortunately, recent shifts in government priorities have jeopardized this crucial funding. The co-founders of Unseen Heroes are devastated by this news, fully aware of the deep mental health challenges these young carers face—challenges that can impact them well into adulthood. As one co-founder expressed, “If we don’t help, then what happens to them?”
Ongoing Needs and Support
Although the Te Ara Marama programme was initially funded for six-month intakes, these young carers have complex, ongoing needs. Our holistic healer and mentor play a vital role in helping them manage their mental health, balance their responsibilities, and thrive despite their challenges.
How You Can Help
In the face of reduced government support, we are turning to our communities for assistance. We aim to raise $500,000 to ensure we can continue our support for these young carers and reach new ones who need our help. We believe that if 50,000 people each contribute $10, we can meet our goal and make a lasting impact.
Your Donation Will Help Us To:
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Identify Young Carers: Locate and connect with those in need of support.
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Provide Mental Health Support: Offer holistic healing to support their mental health.
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Engage with Schools: Collaborate with educational institutions to spot and assist young carers.
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Offer Tutoring: Provide academic support to help them succeed in their education.
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Help Them Achieve Their Dreams: Assist with career guidance and future opportunities.
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Conduct Research: Gather data to advocate for ongoing government support and secure future funding.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your support can transform the lives of these young carers, helping them to continue their journey with hope and resilience. Together, we can ensure they receive the help they desperately need and create a brighter future for them.