Sir Edmund Hillary often described himself as a "plodder"... and there is no shortage of children like him in our schools today. No shortage of children doing "ok" and no shortage of children with untapped potential for excellence. Sir Ed's friend and climbing companion Graeme Dingle and lawyer Jo-anne Wilkinson believe these children need a little something special to set them on their journey toward personal excellence.

The Foundation for Youth Development, founded by Graeme Dingle and Jo-anne Wilkinson, is a leading organisation managing proven youth development programmes aimed to inspire school aged children to reach their full potential. Through the Foundation for Youth Development's current programmes Kiwi Can, Stars and Project K we help over 18,000 young people each year to be confident, healthy individuals who contribute positively to society.