Build a strong New Zealand by helping to grow great Kiwi kids.

To collaborate with communities to develop, coordinate, manage, and deliver programmes that are proven to bring positive changes to the lives of young New Zealanders and their families.

The Foundation for Youth Development is a values-driven organisation dedicated to maximising youth potential.

• Respect - Whakaute
  We are open, caring and respectful towards others
  We are committed to teamwork and consultation
• Integrity - Pono
  We communicate openly; we operate in a transparent way and make choices using an ethical lens
• Sustainability - Whakapumautanga
  We are mindful of the environment in all that we do and aim to leave the world a better place than we found it
  We recognise the importance of ‘teaching people to fish’ in aiming to strengthen our community partners and our young people
• Excellence - Hiranga
  We are committed to the highest standards in all that we do and have a culture of continual improvement