2020 REPORT POWERED BY - FIVE YEARS OF IMPACT WITH THE FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAMME - Squarespace
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
P O W E R E D BY. . . 2020 REPORT F I V E Y E A R S O F I M PA C T W I T H T H E F U T U R E L E A D E R S P R O G R A M M E
Future Leaders has made a huge impact on my
life and it’s got me rethinking what I want to do in
the future job/study wise. I now want to work more
heavily with youth and inspire them the way Future
Leaders has inspired me.
Courtney Cox, Kawerau
Future Leaders is something that will totally benefit
other young people, it can give you a completely
different perspective to the way you currently live.
I got really motivated as I could relate to the role
models involved in the programme.
Sy Kaka, Kaikohe
CONTENTS
Executive Summary ............................................... 1
Meet Our Coaches / Kaiako ...................................... 3
2020 At a Glance .................................................... 4
Quantitative Outcomes ............................................. 5
2020 Programme Overview ....................................... 6
COVID Changed Everything ...................................... 7
Project-Based Learning ............................................ 8
Local Identity & Hoodies ........................................... 9
Leading Through Lockdown ...................................... 10
Local Events to Inspire .............................................. 11
Regional & National Hui ............................................ 12
Alumni Spotlight ....................................................... 15
Participant Spotlight ................................................. 17
It’s amazing how Future Leaders runs in the
Learning & Insight for 2021 ................................... 23
2021 Programme Overview ....................................... 24 regions and the lower decile areas rather than
the big cities. We take inspiration from other
About Our Organisation ........................................ 25
Board & Governance ................................................ 26 communities that face similar challenges to our
Operations Team ...................................................... 27 QUOTE / ANYTHING
own. We MORE POWERFUL
take these experiences THAN THIS?
back to our
Finances .................................................................. 28 – REPLACE WITH SY AND HIS QUOTE?
own communities.
Key Funding Partners ............................................... 29
Collaboration & Support ........................................... 30 Stevin Shaji, Whangarei
How Can You Help? ................................................. 31
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
communities, COVID has exacerbated the Now five years in, Future Leaders is a powerful
challenges they already face. Especially during and proven approach to youth-led community
lockdown, the digital divide has been more development, that has created transformational
visible than ever. While our team adapted outcomes for more than 550+ rangatahi in some
quickly and tried to take a digital-first approach, of New Zealand’s most challenged communities.
some of our Future Leaders didn’t have devices, Importantly, it is a free programme that enables
couldn’t afford data or access reliable wifi, or access to opportunities that simply wouldn’t
in some cases live in particularly challenging otherwise be accessible. To our funders and
Tēnā koutou e te whānau, households. COVID has also caused disruptions partners – we thank you for your support.
to study, and the employment status of many Without you, this could not happen.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi young people has also been affected. It has
With your food basket and my food basket the also shown us that the awareness and support In compiling this report we have conducted
people will thrive systems around mental health in New Zealand interviews and received feedback from more
are not meeting the needs of young people. than 100 participants, Coaches, and partners.
2020 has been a year of tremendous resilience We have integrated these insights and lessons
and adaptability. Our team, and our Future Despite these challenges, our Future Leaders into the report and plan for 2021. Our single
Leaders have navigated huge challenges in have demonstrated incredible courage and biggest challenge in taking this kaupapa to the
each of the six communities that the programme leadership, including coordinating hundreds of next level is flexible and long-term funding. If
runs – Kawerau, Ōpōtiki, Whakatāne, care packages to support vulnerable people and you might be able to help, please get in touch!
Whangarei, Kaikohe, and Greymouth. whānau during lockdown, which reached 30
different communities. They have coordinated Ngā manaakitanga.
We had an incredible start to our fifth year of various local and regional events, national social
the programme with Coach training and our media challenges, and brought fresh ideas and
first national hui, and then COVID hit. For many perspectives into important conversations on
young people living in rural and provincial issues facing their communities and our country. Bridget Cassie, Guy Ryan,
Programme Manager CEO & Founder
PAGE 1
MEET OUR COACHES / KAIAKO
Future Leaders is delivered by local people who live and work on the ground in each community – our
Inspiring Stories Coaches. They are amazing, and bring huge passion and support for this kaupapa,
and are supported by our Wellington-based team throughout the year. Ngā mihi nui kia koutou!
“This year has been transformative! “It’s been a true highlight seeing my
We were tested as a team to think fast roopu grow throughout the year, and
and adapt, and our rangatahi showcased grow their confidence. There really is
resilience to make things happen. I really no other opportunity or space like this
appreciate what our Future Leaders have available in our area.”
given to our community.” Karen Hepi, Kaikohe
MARLENA MARTIN / KAWERAU Marlena Martin, Kawerau KAREN HEPI / KAIKOHE
“It’s a way for youth to openly share and
“It’s been an amazing year for personal
have a voice – there’s nothing else. Having
growth and building stronger relationships
something consistent and knowing you
for my team and for the wider group of
have someone behind you to support you is
Future Leaders across the country.”
really important for the youth of Ōpōtiki.”
Talei Bryant, Whakatāne
Kaea Williams, Ōpōtiki
TALEI BRYANT / WHAKATĀNE KAEA WILLIAMS / ŌPŌTIKI
“After two years facilitating this
“I love the Future Leaders program and
programme in Greymouth, I am a bigger
would love to see it in more communities
believer than ever that this type of
throughout our country, especially more
community-led programme is the key to
communities in Taitokerau!”
development in smaller towns.”
Tania Bristow, Whangarei
Stephen Brassett, Greymouth
TANIA BRISTOW / WHANGAREI STEPHEN BRASSETT / GREYMOUTH
2020 AT A GLANCE
In 2020, Future Leaders took place in six communities – Kawerau, Ōpōtiki, Whakatāne, Kaikohe,
Whangarei and Greymouth. The programme provides deep year-round engagement for our Catalysts,
with a much broader ripple effect in each community through various projects, workshops & events.
122 9.0/10 9.2/10
900+
FUTURE LEADERS Overall, how satisfied are you with How likely are you to recommend
the Future Leaders programme? it to a friend or colleague?
COMMUNITY
MEMBERS
x27
70% Māori
ENGAGED
15% NZ European / Pākehā
3% Indian
CATALYSTS
x6
3% European
18
2% Pasifika
2% Asian
COACHES
3% African
Average age
550+ FUTURE LEADERS ALUMNI 3% Not Listed / Other of participants
2020 was the 5th year of the programme, with 550+ people taking part
since 2016. It was also our 9th year of operation for Inspiring Stories,
with 10,000+ alumni across all of our programmes since 2011. 36% Male 64% Female
PAGE 4
QUANTITATIVE OUTCOMES
The Future Leaders programme supports rangatahi to build strength across a range of outcome
areas. The quantitative data below is a summary of the 2020 survey responses, where participants
indicate the extent to which the programme has had an impact for them. *
96% 93%
ARE BETTER CONNECTED ARE MORE RESILIENT INCREASED CAPABILITY
TO A COMMUNITY OF PEERS Participants report that the Future Leaders
programme has helped them to develop their 95% Problem solving skills
Participants report that the programme has
helped them to develop their connections with sense of resilience, and their ability to cope 96% Communication skills
with challenges.
a community of peers – locally and nationally. 96% Personal & social skills
98% Leadership skills
91% Entrepreneurship skills,
91% 93% & the ability to turn ideas into action
ARE BETTER CONNECTED FEEL MORE EMPLOYMENT READY
TO LOCAL BUSINESS AND
COMMUNITY LEADERS TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION
93%
FEEL MORE OPTIMISTIC 88% Worked as a team to develop a
96% ABOUT THEIR FUTURE project(s) to make a difference in
their community.
HAVE A BETTER
UNDERSTANDING 84% Feel more confident developing
OF FUTURE CHALLENGES 91% other projects & ventures in future.
Participants report that the programme has HAVE A STRONGER
helped them to develop a better understanding
of a range of socio-economic issues that affect
SENSE OF PURPOSE
the future of their community.
PAGE*5NOTE – outcomes above are based on 57 responses from the participant evaluation survey.
2020 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
COACHES
COACH
TRAINING
REGULAR COACHING AND MENTORING
CATALYSTS
APPLICATIONS CATALYST NATIONAL
& SELECTION TRAINING CELEBRATION
INFO PROJECT #1 PROJECT #2 PROJECT #3 PATHWAYS
EVENING IDENTITY INSPIRE IMPACT CHALLENGE POST-PROGRAMME
FUTURE LEADERS
+ CATALYSTS
APPLICATIONS #FFTF20 W5 / FFTF LOCAL
W1 W2 W3 W4 W6
& RECRUITMENT / AWARDS NOHO SHOWCASE
MICRO MISSIONS
W SKILLS-BASED WĀNANGA P PROJECT–BASED LEARNING #FFTF20 & THE IMPACT AWARDS
W1 – Connection / Whakawhanaungatanga Project 1 – He Waka Eke Noa Festival for the Future
W2 – Inspire / Local Event Planning Work as a team to develop and strengthen your Festival for the Future is a remarkable national
identity as the local Future Leaders crew. event packed with inspiring speakers,
W3 – The Impact Challenge / 1 Day Wānanga
Project 2 – Inspire The Local Community workshops and a marketplace for great ideas.
W4 – Getting ready for #FFTF20
Work as a team to deliver a local event with FFTF20 is happening 24–26th July in Wellington.
W5 – Reflection & next steps from #FFTF20 / Noho
guest speakers to inspire your community.
W6 – Showcase & Awards Ceremony Planning The Impact Awards
Project 3 – The Impact Challenge
A premier celebration of young New Zealanders
Develop and implement a project to make a
making an impact in their communities.
positive impact in your community.
FOR CATALYSTS ONLY
Catalyst Training and National Celebration
MEET UPS | MAHI TAHI MICRO MISSIONS
Brings together Catalysts, Coaches, special
guests and VIPs for x2 weekends of inspiration, Touch points for group work towards milestones Ongoing challenges throughout programme.
training and development. between Coaches, Catalysts and Future Leaders. Building confidence and competency around key
project and personal milestones.
PAGE 6
COVID CHANGED EVERYTHING
After an amazing start to 2020 and big plans for the year ahead, COVID changed everything. While
the previous page provides a high-level overview of the programme, we had to adapt considerably.
It’s been a whirlwind, and our Coaches and Future Leaders have stepped up like never before.
ADAPTABILITY & FLEXIBILITY
The nature of the Future Leaders programme “Due to the effects of COVID our plans have
and the huge focus on project-based learning had to change a lot, our programme and our
has empowered and supported participants to roopu have had to innovate and diversify the
respond to the needs of their communities. way that we typically operate which has proven
very challenging, but also very rewarding.
Everyone has had to adapt to new challenges
and changing circumstances. While lockdown We have managed to run a few different
was especially hard, we have seen tremendous projects in our community of Whangarei,
levels of creativity, courage and leadership including Mental Health, Taiao and Hauora
demonstrated throughout the year. Challenges during COVID Alert Level 3 and 4,
as well as Kai and Care Package Giveaways
This has seen our Future Leaders coordinate to elderly and whānau affected by the negative
and distribute 500+ care packages to support impacts of COVID.”
vulnerable people and whānau in their Tania Bristow, Whangarei Coach
communities; organise local and regional hui;
mobilise first-time voters to engage in the
national body elections; and so much more!
PAGE 7PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
Young people gain hands-on experience and transferable skills through project-based learning as they
turn their ideas into reality. This sees them work as a team(s) across three different projects throughout
the year, each with increasing difficulty and flexibility. Below is an overview of the three different projects.
PROJECT #1 PROJECT #2 PROJECT #3
TEAM BUILDING – LOCAL EVENTS TO INSPIRE THE IMPACT CHALLENGE
HE WAKA EKE NOA
In the second project milestone each group After building confidence and working as a team
The purpose of the first project was to support works as a team to design and deliver a local to deliver projects 1 & 2, the third project – The
each group to build their team identity. This event with guest speakers to connect with Impact Challenge – is an open opportunity
project also gave space for each crew to and inspire their community. Each community to develop ideas to make a difference in the
understand each others strengths and define approached the challenge differently. local community. It made sense to bring this
their roles as a team. As part of this, each challenge earlier in the year to respond to
community worked to design, resource and In Whakatāne they ran their second ‘Stop, local needs created by COVID and lockdown.
print their own Future Leaders hoody. Drop, Enrol’ to engage young people to vote This saw our Future Leaders collectively
in the October elections. Kawerau made a coordinate and deliver 500+ care packages to
All six groups printed team hoodies to wear to video featuring conversations with rangatahi support vulnerable people and whānau in their
Future Leader events and when they engaged about challenging the negative stereotypes in communities, which reached an estimated 30
with their community throughout the year. Kawerau. Kaikohe ran a Weekend Wānanga, different communities.
These hoodies are about identity, a sense of and invited Future Leaders from across
belonging, and also helped participants to learn Aotearoa to attend the weekend. In Greymouth,
hands-on skills around communication, team they collaborated with the local High School
work, fundraising, design, and relationship and different organisations to showcase positive
management. pathways and opportunities for young people.LOCAL IDENTITY & HOODIES
Each community developed their own hoodies as part of the first project focused around identity and
team building. It was a great stepping stone to work as a team, to understand each others strengths,
and define their roles – from design and creative, to fundraising and managing the operations.
ŌPŌTIKI INVERNESS, WIRIHANA, ELICIA,
FUTURE LEADERS KAIKOHE WHANGAREI GREYMOUTH
PAGE 9WHANGAREI KAWERAU KAIKOHE
LEADING THROUGH LOCKDOWN
500+
CARE & SUPPORT PACKS
My family and I would like to say a big thank you for the food parcels
today. There are no words to say how grateful we are.
Reached people in 30 communities, Thank you Future Leaders.
coordinated and delivered by our Recipient of one of the Kai Packages put together
Future Leaders during lockdown. by Whangarei Future Leaders in May 2020.
GREYMOUTH WHAKATĀNE ŌPŌTIKILOCAL EVENTS TO INSPIRE
As part of their second project for the year our Future Leaders design and deliver a local event
to connect and inspire their community. Each community approached it differently. For example,
Whakatāne focused on engaging first-time voters and young people in the national elections. Kaikohe
created a regional hui, and invited locals as well as Future Leaders from across the country.
Future Leaders is filled with very
inspiring people who encourage
and motivate me to be the best
version of myself and do good
in our community.
Elicia Keating, Greymouth
GREYMOUTH GREYMOUTH
WHAKATĀNE WHAKATĀNE WHAKATĀNEREGIONAL & NATIONAL HUI
WHAKATĀNE HUI / FFTFLIVE
KAIKOHE INSPIRE WĀNANGA
CATALYST TRAINING
KAIKOHE INSPIRE WĀNANGA WHAKATĀNE HUIWHAKAWHANAUNGATANGA
Whakawhanaungatanga is about developing connections and relationships, and is a critical foundation
for the Future Leaders experience. Events and hui at the local and national level provide important and
powerful opportunities for our Future Leaders to connect, be inspired, learn and grow.
I love the opportunities to mix and
mingle and make those bonds we
need to work together. The best
part is being able to reconnect with
everyone from the other regions,
to get the updates on how they’re
going with their projects and
get new ideas to take home and
benefit our own communities. It’s
also about building those crucial
relationships so we can reach out
for help when needed.
Zakkaia Waipouri, Greymouth
PAGE 13
NATIONAL AWARDSNATIONAL AWARDS
Our first-ever national awards in September for the Future Leaders programme was a moving experience,
complete with powerful haka and inspiring stories shared by participants. The awards recognised the courage
and leadership from each of our communities, as well as awards for specific categories and team work.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD RECIPIENTS
• Chief Ops (Operations) – Courtney Cox, Kawerau
• Chief Creative (Design) – Wirihana Croft-Malcolm, Whangarei
• Chief Hustler (Sales and Business Development) – Kataraina Monika, Whakatāne
• Chief Storyteller (Marketing and Communications) – Timena Iuliano, Whangarei
• Superhero – Karen Hepi, Kaikohe CoachALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
A strong community can provide
so much for people when it comes
Before Future Leaders, I always felt
to having a sense of belonging. I
like I had imposter syndrome. But now
lost this when moving to the big
I take every opportunity that comes
city of Christchurch and I now
my way and own it. I am friends with
think back to my involvement with
most people from Future Leaders,
Future Leaders and have great
and talk to most still and see what
appreciation for this programme. It
they’re up to. Since I completed the
was great meeting amazing people
programme, heaps of the Future
from all over the country and seeing
Leaders have started their own
how different yet similar everyone’s
businesses, community groups and/or
experiences are.
have studied or gained employment.
Gayle is working as a social worker. Tamika is currently in Canada
GAYLE She is also part of the ECCT (Eastern working as an event manager
TAMIKA
MOANA-JOHNSON Central Community Trust) as an at Fernie Alpine Resort. After
GREEN
2018 PARTICIPANT 2016 PARTICIPANT
advocate for young people. Gayle has completing Future Leaders she
PALMERSTON NORTH BULLER
had her 3rd child in the last year, as moved to Christchurch and worked
well as graduated with a Bachelors in with community level netball
Social Work, with the intention to go helping to develop good coaching
on to postgraduate studies next year. programmes.ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
She stumbled across the Future Leaders group passions and equip them to face the ups &
in Whakatāne whilst doing some work for the downs of millennial life. Only a year after being
electoral commission in 2018. blown away by the stories shared at FFTF, she
became a keynote speaker sharing the stage
Talei admits when she first heard about the alongside TJ Perenara, Stacey Daniels and
Future Leaders group, she thought that those Mayor Justin Lester, to name a few, sharing her
involved would be well off, trying to advance big ideas for the community.
their CV, but she was quickly taken with this
TALEI BRYANT little community of people from all walks of life Shortly after, Talei ran a collaborative campaign
who come together to learn, grow, and give running for Whakatāne Council in 2019.
FUTURE LEADER 2018 >>
back to the community. Although Talei didn’t get elected into Council
CATALYST 2019 >> A big challenge Talei faced before becoming the first time, it has only made her more
COACH 2020 a part of the Future Leaders program was determined to take all these learnings and run
loneliness and feeling isolated in her passion again in the future.
Talei Bryant is a 23 year old, Nelson born, to create meaningful change. As soon as she
Fijian Pākehā wahine from Waimana. Talei has attended her first Future Leaders hui, she could “Politics is in the marae, politics is in your
always been passionate about advocacy and see that this was a programme where youth house, and making it more accessible to
participated in leadership groups during high can make a difference, they have a voice and, people and also teaching people that we have
school. However, she has certainly had her with the help of the Future Leaders programme, a say in what goes on in our community.”
ups and downs throughout her young adult could mobilize young people to make a positive
years. In her final year of school, her father was impact on the community. In 2020, Talei stepped into the Whakatāne
diagnosed with terminal cancer – he passed Future Leaders Coach role, and, with her crew,
away after she finished High School. Talei In 2018, after attending Festival for the Future ran the first ever community-led Future Leaders
moved to Australia to support her family back for the first time, Talei became inspired to work cross-community hui in July. Talei is currently
in Waimana, however moved back because she with youth. Talei founded the ‘Find your Fish applying for grants to take the Find your Fish
felt disconnected from her family and home. Movement’ to help young people find their Movement to the next level in 2021.
PAGE 16Sy grew up in the Far North, he is from a family For Sy, putting together the 50 care hampers
of 10 and beyond his immediate family is a for whānau in need during COVID was life
brother to many and a cousin to even more. changing. He found that there are ways to
Last year Sy worked as a Youth Worker at the support whānau in need, even within the
local Youth Space in Kaikohe – Te Uma O Te restrictions of COVID. During lockdown Sy
Kona and co-ordinated their local Breakaway also supported local iwi with border control
Holiday Programmes. This year Sy has been alongside fellow Future Leaders. The Kaikohe
working as a youth worker at Te Kotahitanga Future Leaders also coordinated an Inspiring
e Mahi Kaha Trust (TKMKT). He is passionate Weekend Wānanga at Otiria Marae in Moerewa
about positive change within our young people. in October – where Future Leaders from across
Aotearoa were introduced to the heart and soul
Sy joined Future Leaders hoping to grow his of the Far North.
leadership skills and connections, and build on
his strengths while stepping out of his comfort
SY KAKA zone. Sy has brought an incredibly positive
KAIKOHE attitude to the Kaikohe crew – where he always
has a willingness to try new things.
I want to help our Māori youth to not
“I’ve found the programme really beneficial,
listen to stereotypes - like ‘you're going
we are implementing things in our community
to end up in prison’, I wanted to make a - I’ve taken a whole lot of ideas and problem
solving methods back to my community in
change.
Kaikohe. Future Leaders is something that will
totally benefit other young people, it can give
How Sy rated his experience on the programme...
you a completely different perspective to the
Overall, how How likely way you currently live. I got really motivated
satisfied were are you to as I could relate to the role models involved in
5/5 you with the
programme? 4/5
recommend it
to others?
the programme’.
PAGE 17Wikitoria Watene is an 18 year old wāhine from “Ōpōtiki is bad for gangs - they think they can
Kaikohe. Wikitoria (Wiki) moved to Ōpōtiki two recruit teenagers from the age of 14. Alcohol
years ago. She has been part of Future Leaders and drugs are a massive problem too. Not
since 2019. Wiki is very involved in school, having a stable support system is challenging
Kapa haka and passionate about her māori- for our young people.”
dom.
During lockdown the Ōpōtiki Future Leaders
“The friendships have been the most found positive ways to connect with the
beneficial part of the programme. The cultural community through social media, and collecting
diversity is really amazing, I usually just sit ‘lovely words about your mum’ for a mother’s
with Māori people but I’ve built connections day hamper competition. They also connected
with people from different cultures which was with the community at the local AgFest in
an unexpected bonus for me.” November – where they collected names to
allocate 50 winter warmth packages for those in
WIKITORIA WATENE Wikitoria didn’t grow up with much and has need next winter.
ŌPŌTIKI lived with her sister for most of her life. She
comes from a family with 14 siblings. Wikitoria
The cultural diversity is really amazing. has a passion for helping rangatahi Māori –
she likes to see rangatahi achieve in life, that’s
Future Leaders has been the highlight
one of her big passions. When she was 16,
of my year! in Kaikohe she was a youth rep at the local
Youth Centre – Te Uma o te Kona. She was
volunteering her time helping kids there. Wiki
How Wikitoria rated her experience on the programme... sees Future Leaders as part of this pathway to
help rangatahi Māori.
Overall, how How likely
satisfied were are you to
5/5 you with the
programme? 5/5
recommend it
to others?Elicia joined the Future Leaders programme in more than 150 people across 7 communities on
2019 and stepped up to a catalyst role in 2020. the West Coast. The care hampers as well as
She is currently interning with Fusion Network local ‘weekly challenges’ hosted online helped
to help with IT systems at Greymouth High locals in remote areas feel connected to their
School and other schools, and is also studying community.
IT Communications at Open Polytechnic.
In October Elicia and the local Future Leaders
Elicia is taking part in Future Leaders to help her team worked with Greymouth High School to
connect with inspiring people who encourage put on their local ‘Inspire’ event. They worked
and motivate her to be the best version of with all of the senior students to expose them
herself and do good in her community. to different pathways such as Outward Bound,
positive mental health and wellbeing services,
“I would like to improve the common thinking as well as development opportunities like the
of those living in Greymouth that they’d rather
ELICIA KEATING be anywhere but here. I want everyone to
Future Leaders programme.
GREYMOUTH actually get involved in making it a better “In my opinion mental struggles are the
place for people.” greatest challenge faced by young people
Success for me is happiness and today. I know so many young people who
comfort, it means being confident and Communication on the West Coast can be struggle every day. Based on my own and
difficult, especially when it comes to talking friend’s experience, one of the hardest things
comfortable in and with myself. for Greymouth is that we don’t have a lot of
about the real issues – this can lead to a lack of
momentum in the community to create change. resources for support. A lot of the counsellors
This was magnified throughout the COVID we do have here are based around one
specific method of counselling, and do not
How Elicia rated her experience on the programme... lockdown. During lockdown Elicia and her team
always cater for the different needs of clients.”
in Greymouth created care packages for their
Overall, how How likely community. Through fundraising efforts and the
satisfied were are you to
support of amazing local partners, Elicia helped
4/5 you with the
programme? 5/5
recommend it
to others? to coordinate and distribute care packages to
PAGE 19Luke is an Occupational Therapist and a Youth putting down hangi, Luke is using skills from
Leader for his local Church in Whakatāne. Future Leaders and his personal experiences to
He joined the Future Leaders programme in empower Whakatāne’s rangatahi.
2020 to help create positive change for his
community and gain the skills to do so. “I see a real purpose here in Whakatāne – I
can make a big difference through Future
“Once I learned the whole kaupapa, I just Leaders and also as an individual. This
wanted to be part of it! It is a really awesome town means so much to me, and I want
opportunity to help whānau in need, to see people thriving. A lot of our kids go
especially because we’re all whānau down through challenges with social expectations.
here in Whakatāne, one way or another. Expectations to find work only for the
During COVID-19 mental health support is money and not for purpose; expectations
important – whether that’s having a chat or of leaving Whakatāne to be successful; and
putting together support packs with Future expectations around attending university
LUKE GRAY Leaders, it’s all just part of the collective otherwise you’re not good enough. I want to
WHAKATĀNE approach.” support youth to see that their dreams are
achievable, and staying here is and can be a
good option.”
I love working with youth, helping Mental health is a great passion of Luke’s, after
experiencing this first hand through friends
people, and love seeing people grow Recently, Luke recieved a 2021 Kiwibank Local
and family, Luke’s goal for the community is
and succeed in whatever they want to Hero Medal for Bay of Plenty.
to see youth thriving. Using the skills gained
throughout the programme in 2020 Luke aims
achieve.
to build his own therapy and mental health
prevention course/business for youth in school.
How Luke rated his experience on the programme...
Luke aims to put together groups to support
Overall, how How likely emotional regulation and to support adolescents
satisfied were are you to going through anxiety. Utilizing activities such as
5/5 you with the
programme? 5/5
recommend it
to others?
raft building, visiting marae, bush walking, andWirihana joined Future Leaders through word A major challenge that our Whangarei Future
of mouth, but wasn’t quite sure what it was all Leaders found was that rangatahi feel
about. At the start of this year Wirihana, who disconnected. The Whangarei Future Leaders
was year 13, was really shy and couldn’t talk in aimed to tackle this issue by engaging in daily
front of others – social media challenges as part of Youth Week
NZ. They had some great entries from across
“When I joined Future Leaders I had no idea Aotearoa – including an exercise video, a
we had to talk. I was shocked, but I did it and caption challenge and sharing the “Bright side
I’m actually pretty good at it. I actually really of Covid-19” for you. They also ran an Inspire
enjoy it.” event in town at the end of November, with
interactive and fun activities aimed to engage
WIRIHANA CROFT-MALCOLM Wirihana wants to use his newfound skills to young people.
talk in front of people and share what he has
WHANGAREI learnt through Future Leaders with others. In Next year, Wirihana plans to study Business,
2020, Wirihana has spoken as part of a panel Psychology, te reo Māori, and Design. He has
I’m someone who sees both positive and at Youth Talks – a Whangarei Youthspace been offered two scholarships to study at
negative quite a lot. When I see negative event. He has spoken at the Young Enterprise Auckland University or AUT next year. Wirihana
Scheme Tai Tokerau Awards after receiving an wants to make a whole new business model –
things in our community it radiates with Entrepreneurship Award in October. where businesses focus on working for social
me a lot. Suicide rates are bad in my good. He wants to see business putting ethical
Wirihana wants to be part of making a positive factors at the top of their decision making
town, rangatahi feeling disconnected – change in Whangarei, so this year he used this processes – e.g. considering environmental
drives me to push for change. passion and took on the design role – Creative impacts, alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and
Chief. He designed a hoody relating to the how the business will impact people living in
history of Whangarei, including a whale’s tail, poverty.
which connects to Whangarei’s original name –
How Wirihana rated his experience on the programme...
Whangarei Terenga Paraoa – the meeting place
Overall, how How likely for the Whales. This was part of the first project
satisfied were are you to milestone this year – building a team identity.
5/5 you with the
programme? 4/5
recommend it
to others?
He won the Chief Creative Award at the Future
Leaders National Awards for his design.
PAGE 21Mereana was born and bred in Kawerau, Mereana believes one of the greatest challenges
she went to Kawerau South primary school, young people face today is mental health. It
Kawerau Intermediate school and Tarawera High is the gateway to challenges such as suicidal
School. Mereana is currently in her second year, thoughts, bullying, depression and self-harm.
studying Anthropology and Museum Studies at She was especially concerned about mental
a distance with Victoria University. health during Covid-19 – specifically for people
in unsafe living situations during this time.
Mereana is passionate about creating change
in her community for local rangatahi. This was In May, the Kawerau Future Leaders created the
her first time with Future Leaders, and she saw Let’s walk, Let’s talk project - connected to the
this as a gateway to connect with and inspire funding they received from Ara Taiohi – every
youth to be passionate about creating change dollar sponsored is a 1 min walk. Any rangatahi
in themselves. who took part received a $20 top-up for their
MEREANA WAATA phone. The money went towards sponsorship
KAWERAU Before joining, she knew Whaiora Patrick - a for their hoodies. Mereana was also a key actor
former Future Leader. Whaiora has been a huge in the Kawerau Inspire video - along with fellow
inspiration to Mereana, and when she found out Future Leader, Courtney Cox.
The one thing I love about our
that Whaiora was part of Future Leaders, she
community is the people in it have wanted to join too.
the biggest and kindest hearts. Our
“For me personally, bullying has been one of
ability to come together in the face of
my personal challenges. Because of this, It
adversity is incredible. has been a challenge of mine to stop bullying,
and it is something that I would like to change
How Mereana rated her experience on the programme... in my community. I think Future Leaders is a
good platform to get the word out there about
Overall, how How likely bullying, and to support raising awareness to
satisfied were are you to
prevent it from happening in the first place.”
5/5 you with the
programme? 5/5
recommend it
to others?STILL NEEDS TO BE UPDATED FOR 2020...
LEARNING & INSIGHT FOR 2021
As we reflect on the 2020 programme, we are working to gain insight from our coaches, participants,
and partners to understand what worked, and what didn’t. Below is a summary of insights and
recommendations to help strengthen the programme in 2021.
1. Increase the coach contracted hours and 3. Preparing Online Alternatives Stories will be looking into the best approach to
contracts to 12 months Next year we plan to include alternative online integrate Te Ao Māori into the Future Leaders
In 2020, we increased the contracts for coaches options to workshops, projects, and hui – to programme as well as our wider organisation for
from 9 months to 10 months – with hours prepare for changes in COVID alert levels. We 2021 and beyond.
remaining at 60 hours per month. To provide will work with our coaches and community
the best programme possible, and to provide partners to be flexible with the timing of projects 6. Stronger partnerships and relationships
job security for our coaches, we aim to increase and hui. with the wider community
resourcing. In 2020 community connections were
4. Mental health and wellbeing strengthened during lockdown – online and face
2. Increasing Face to Face Touchpoints In 2021, we will be including mental health first to face. Young people on the programme would
In 2020, 3 hui were planned across the response training as part of our Coach Training. benefit from having greater connectivity to their
programme – Catalyst Training, FFTF20, and This will allow coaches to adequately support community leaders. So we plan to grow these
National Awards. Due to COVID, Festival for the participants with their health and wellbeing. connections in 2021.
Future went online. The Whakatāne & Kaikohe
Future Leaders decided to host 2 successful 5. Integrate Te Ao Māori into the 7. Strengthening the journey beyond the
community-led hui to increase face to face programme programme.
connections. In 2021, we will be exploring ways Over the past five years, a large percentage of We will continue to look into potential pathways
to increase face to face touchpoints regionally Future Leaders have identified as Māori, and and internships to support participants beyond
and nationally. some of the more impactful experiences have year one of the programme.
been connecting with Te Ao Māori. Inspiring
PAGE 232021 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV
COACHES
2022 LOCAL
COACH LOCAL
LEGENDS
TRAINING AWARDS CONFIRMED
REGULAR COACHING AND MENTORING
CATALYSTS
APPLICATIONS CATALYST #FFTF21 NATIONAL
ZUI ZUI ZUI ZUI ZUI
& RECRUITMENT TRAINING / AWARDS AWARDS
INFO PROJECT #1 PROJECT #2 PROJECT #3 PATHWAYS
EVENING CONNECT/LOCAL LEGENDS IDENTITY IMPACT CHALLENGE POST-PROGRAMME
+ CATALYSTS
LEADERS
FUTURE
APPLICATIONS W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 CELEBRATION
& RECRUITMENT REFLECTION
W SKILLS-BASED WORKSHOPS P PROJECT–BASED LEARNING #FFTF21 & THE IMPACT AWARDS
W1: Relationship building and connecting /Whakawhanaungatanga Project 1 – Connect/Local Legends Festival for the Future
W2: Introduction Project #1 – Connect / Local Legends / Leadership Work as a team to develop networking skills, and get Festival for the Future is a remarkable national event
& Teamwork your community engaged with the programme. packed with inspiring speakers, workshops and a
Project 2 – Identity marketplace for great ideas. FFTF21 is happening 30th
W3: Intro Project #2 – Identity Building (Regional) / Teamwork &
Work as a team to develop and strengthen your July – 1st August in Wellington.
Collaboration
identity as the local Future Leaders crew.
W4: Meet Local Leaders & Inspiring Speakers / Introduce Project #3
Project 3 – Impact Challenge The Impact Awards
W5: Festival for the Future Preparation + Team Bonding (Regional) Research, develop and implement a project to make a A premier celebration of young New Zealanders making
W6: FFTF21 & Impact Awards Reflections / Impact Challenge Plan positive impact in your community. an impact in their communities.
W7: CV Building / Reflections & 2021 Evaluation / Aspirations &
Pathways
MEET UPS | MAHI TAHI ZUI / ONLINE CONNECT
FOR CATALYSTS ONLY Touch points for group work towards Touch points for learning, development, celebration
Catalyst Training & National Awards milestones and personal development with and reflection after the 3 national hui across the year.
Brings together Catalysts, Coaches, special guests and VIPs for Coaches, Catalysts and Future Leaders.
x2 weekends of inspiration, training, development, & celebration.
PAGE 24ABOUT OUR ORGANISATION
Inspiring Stories is a registered New Zealand charity with the bold vision to see young people realise
their potential to change the world. We’re the tiny but powerful team behind the Future Leaders
programme, Festival for the Future, The Impact Awards, and the social enterprise speaker bureau –
Inspiring Speakers. Our team is based in Wellington, and on the ground in six regional communities.
10,000+
PROGRAMME ALUMNI
www.festivalforthefuture.org.nz www.theimpactawards.nz
50,000+
VIA PUBLIC SPEAKING
$50,000+
AWARDS PROVIDED
www.futureleaders.nz www.inspiringspeakers.co
PAGE 25BOARD & GOVERNANCE
Andrew Weaver, Chair Jemma Balmer, Trustee
Andrew has a background in banking and Jemma is a professional fundraiser based
technology sectors, with over 30 years in Christchurch. She has also trained
of experience in hands-on management, with Seth Godin and is an altMBA Coach,
consultancy and systems development. working globally with a range of leaders.
Aaron Hape, Trustee Kim Young, Trustee
Aaron is a public servant and strategic Kim is a marketing and communications
advisor to several non-government professional. Amongst other things, Kim led
organisations. Aaron works at MBIE as part the Suffrage 125 celebrations overseeing
of the Provincial Development Unit. 300+ events for the Ministry for Women.
Arizona Leger, Trustee Mary Haddock-Staniland, Trustee
Arizona represented New Zealand at the Mary is New Zealand’s first Chief People
G(irls)20 Summit, and is a part of the Kau Inclusion Officer for NZ tech company,
Tuli steering group for the Ministry for Timely. Before this role, Mary was Head of
Pacific Peoples. Membership Services at Diversity Works.
Callum Skeet, Trustee
Callum has a background as an accountant
and chief financial officer,
w w w.inspir ings t or i es . org . nz /our- b oa rd
and has held various leadership roles in
businesses and community organisations.
PAGE 26OPERATIONS TEAM
Guy Ryan Marlena Martin Hana Osawa
CEO & Founder Coach, Future Leaders Head of Design & Digital
Based in Wellington Based in Kawerau Based in Wellington
Jo Bailey Talei Bryant Tania Bristow
Operations Manager Coach, Future Leaders Coach, Future Leaders
Based in Wellington Based in Whakatāne Based in Whangarei
Rachael Elder Karen Hepi Stephen Brassett
Business Development Manager Coach, Future Leaders Coach, Future Leaders
Based in Wellington Based in Kaikohe Based in Greymouth
Bridget Cassie Kaea Williams
Manager, Future Leaders Coach, Future Leaders
Based in Wellington Based in Ōpōtiki
www.inspiringstories.org.nz/our-team
Sonia Pearson JJ Stuart-Manning
Manager, Festival for the Future Account Manager
Based in Wellington Based in Wellington
PAGE 27FINANCES
REVENUE EXPENSES
TOTAL 2020 PROGRAMME REVENUE = $389,025 TOTAL 2020 PROGRAMME EXPENSES = $384,195
$312,500 Grant Funding
– Bay Trust
$334,178 Staff & Coaches
– Foundation North
– Health Promotion Agency
– Lion Foundation
– East Bay REAP
– Acorn Foundation
– N ational Lotteries Grants
Board $50,017 Events, Hui & Training
– M inistry of Social – Venues
Development (COVID – Catering
Response Fund) – AV / Tech
– Stationery
$66,955 Donations – Prizes & Certificates
– One Percent Collective – Transport
$15,000 Council Fees – Various Supporters – Accommodation
– Grey District Council – Marketing
$20,000 Sponsorship
– Ōpōtiki District Council
– Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs
– Xero
PAGE 28KEY FUNDING PARTNERS
P OW ERE D B Y P L ATI NUM LE V E L @ $100K+ PE R ANNUM
N AT ION A L DE V E L O P M E NT PA R T NE R S @ $50K+ PE R ANNUM
C O MMU NI T Y I NV E S T M E NT PA R T NE R S @ $15–45K+ PE R ANNUM
C HAMP IO NS F O R CH A NGE @ $ 5 – 1 0K+ PE R ANNUM
PAGE 29COLLABORATION & SUPPORT
In addition to our key funding partners, we would like to acknowledge the following organisations,
and the generous people who have helped to make the Future Leaders 2020 programme possible.
NATIONAL BonBon Factory Countdown Whakatāne TE TAI TOKERAU SUPPORTERS
Ara Taiohi Nyre Grace Swainson Rangatahi Dvpt Eastern Bay Trimming & Mulching Te Runanga Ā Iwi O Ngāpuhi (TRAION)
Digital Wings Youth of Kope Oranga Tamariki
Digital Futures Aotearoa Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi MĀWHERA SUPPORTERS: Te Puni Kokiri
El Rancho Whakatane Ki Mua Rotary Club of Greymouth The Orchard Business and Event Hub
Hell Pizza Rotary Club Kawerau Badboy Graphix Ltd Whangarei Youth Space
Outward Bound Heartlands Kawerau Shed Youth Centre CAYAD Whangarei
McGuinness Institute Kawerau Enterprise Agency Greymouth Red Cross Te Kotahitanga e Mahi Kaha Trust
UNDP Trustpower Limited BidFoods Greymouth (TKEMKT)
Kawerau Foodbank Signlink Graphics Far North District Youth Council
COUNCILS Kawerau Youth Council Stewart Nimmo Photography Whakapaipai Design
Ōpōtiki District Council Whakatāne Youth Council CoRe (New Coasters) Rotary Club – Far North
Grey District Council Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora Tai Poutini Polytechnic Youth Justice – Kaikohe
Whangarei District Council Kawerau New World Greymouth High School Otiria Marae
Whakatāne District Council Te Puni Kokiri Mitre 10 Mega (Greymouth) Waipuna Ora – Moerewa
Far North District Council Find Your Fish Movement Stihl The Station – Moerewa
Kawerau District Council Creation Station NZ Countdown (Greymouth) Fight Fitness Moerewa
The Echo New World (Greymouth) Te Pae Oranga – Moerewa
TE MOANA A TOI SUPPORTERS Atomic Church (A helping hand up Te Runanga o Ngati Waewae Patu Up – Kaikohe
Heart Space Studio initiative) Greymouth Business and Promotions Northland Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council Ōpōtiki New World Agency (Greymouth BPA)
Te Puna Ora O Mataatua Trust Ōpōtiki College The Warehouse (Greymouth)
Protected and Proud Ōpōtiki Bridge Street Caltex
PAGE 30HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Your generosity and support can play a critical role to make a difference for young New Zealanders.
With your help, we can increase investment into our Coaches, strengthen pathways and support for
young people, and expand Future Leaders to new communities. Become a champion. Get involved!
HELP OPEN DOORS FUNDING & SPONSORSHIP KEY CONTACTS
The power of connections cannot be At Inspiring Stories we work with a range of Bridget Cassie
underestimated. We’ve seen first hand just individuals, families, businesses, government Programme Manager
how powerful it can be when people connect and community organisations to make a e: bridget@inspiringstories.org.nz
us with friends in high and influential places, difference for young New Zealanders. The truth c: 022 019 3355
who become champions for our work. is – we’re in desperate need of more funding. Rachael Elder
Business Development Manager
Connectivity could mean introducing us to Up until now we’ve been able to keep the e: rachael@inspiringstories.org.nz
someone who owns the local supermarket; Future Leaders programme fully free for young c: 027 362 9364
who owns or runs a successful local business; people. We want ensure the programme is
JJ Stuart-Manning
someone who might have the ability and/ accessible, and transformational. We need
Business Development Assistant
or interest in making a donation to support to invest more into our Coaches, strengthen
e: jj@inspiringstories.org.nz
scholarships; or a key champion for young pathways and outcomes for young people, and
c: 021 222 7810
people, who works in central government. expand Future Leaders to new communities. To
achieve this – we need your help! Guy Ryan
If there are any doors you can open that you Chief Executive
think could help the programme, let us know! If you’d like to learn more about how you can e: Guy@inspiringstories.org.nz
get involved, please get in touch! c: 021 243 9869
PAGE 31P O W E R E D BY. . .
You can also read
