One Child One Chance is a regular giving program to help New Zealand children in need. Your monthly donation will ensure Barnardos can continue providing the care and support for children who suffering from all kinds of challenges in their young lives.
• $1.00 a day or $30 per month: helps create a safe and nurturing environment for one child who is at risk.
• 70c per day or $20 per month: helps provide counseling for a child who has been traumatised by violence or abuse

Every day Barnardos staff witness the effects of poverty, lost opportunity, inept parenting, exploitation and abuse on children in our country. With your help we can make a difference...

If you would like more information please fill out the form below. Alternatively, you can call us on 0800 005 437 to request an information pack.

We also use a team of people from Support Direct Ltd to help us sign up monthly donors. These people must carry identification tags and you can be assured that any bank account or personal details you give them will be secure at all times. To view the Code of Practice click here.

As a Barnardos One Child One Chance donor you will:
• Feel the warm reward of knowing that you are making a positive difference to the lives of New Zealand children in need
• Receive regular information about the ways your donation is being used to help young people
• Help us ensure that New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to be a child

Gemma is an example of a vulnerable child who endured much hardship as a result of her parents’ addictions.

Gemma has seen many things that no child should ever see…She’s seen her dad attack her mum with a pair of scissors. She’s seen strangers kick down the door and demand money. She’s had to learn to take care of herself, to try and keep warm and clean, to get dressed in the morning and find her own food. At just 4 years old Gemma was not only trying to care for herself, but also her little sister Karen.

The day her father was imprisoned for drug-related offences was the day Gemma’s mum had the chance to change their lives. She managed to come off the drugs and desperately wanted to do the right thing for her daughters. She made contact with Barnardos.

Gemma now attends a Day Care Centre and has a place of sanctuary provided by Barnardos. The family is getting counselling help from our Family Support workers as well as financial advice, so their mother can get them into a warm and stable environment. It will take much care and patience to rebuild Gemma’s life, but thanks to us, she is making good progress. Barnardos has given Gemma a glimpse of what life is like for most 4-year-olds. She is experiencing a life of learning and fun, without all the violence and fear.

Yes, I want to give a child a chance today! To become a One Child One Chance donor you can email marilyn.timperley@barnardos.org.nz or phone 0800 005437 to request more information and a registration form.

Please include this information in your email:

Subject: One Child One Chance information request

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