Make a donation to Inspiring Stories, and help us back more young New Zealanders.
Support Back Tomorrow | Āwhina i Āpōpō
Back Tomorrow | Āwhina i Āpōpō is more than just a moment. It’s a movement.
Our goal is to create an Aotearoa where every young person is able to realise their potential to change the world, creating a more inclusive and sustainable future with every generation.
This can't happen without YOU.
Your donation fuels our ability to back our nation’s most inspirational rangatahi.
To back the dreamers, the shakers, the changemakers.
To back our young people to change the world.
To Back Tomorrow | Āwhina i Āpōpō
“I can honestly say that being involved with Inspiring Stories has changed my life in the best way possible. It gives those of us who financially couldn’t otherwise afford it access to these experiences.”
– Talei Bryant, Whakatāne
Keen to donate via online banking instead?
If you would prefer to set up an automatic payment or make a one-off donation to Inspiring Stories via online banking, you can direct these payments to our Inspiring Stories Kiwibank account –
Inspiring Stories
38-9017-0138250-07
Please leave your Name and Email address in the payment reference section, so that we can email your donation receipt and our thanks. If you haven’t heard from us within two business days of making your payment, please contact us at contact@inspiringstories.org.nz.
Keen to speak with someone from our team or board about making a donation?
Emma Davison, Business Development Manager– Emma@inspiringstories.org.nz
Jamie McKinney, Business Development Manager - Jamie@inspiringstories.org.nz
Mel Sommerville, Operations Manager – Mel@inspiringstories.org.nz
Watch: the next chapter – our Founder, handing over to our new CEO, Devon Murphy-Davids.
What began as a tiny charity founded by a 24-year-old in 2011, would go on to inspire and support thousands of young New Zealanders to make a difference for our communities and country. In this video our Founder, Guy Ryan, shares some of the journey, handing over to our new Chief Executive, Devon Murphy-Davids, who joined us in 2023.
Our Values.
Whakawhanaungatanga – with great partnerships and relationships, anything is possible.
Be courageous – dare to dream, to do things differently, and stand up for what’s right.
Lead by example – positive role modelling to influence attitudes and behaviour.
Impact driven – striving to be more effective in everything we do.
Kaitiakitanga – guardianship and stewardship for future generations.
Our Impact.
15,000+
People have taken part in our events & programmes.
180+
Community projects and ventures we’ve supported.
$2.5M+
In-kind scholarship support we’ve provided.
$100K+
We’ve given out in funding as awards and prizes.
What some of our alumni say...
“Before taking part in Future Leaders I never really knew what potential I had. I’ve always been one to doubt myself. Even when others seen that potential, I just never could. I’ve had a lot of adversity in my 24 years of life – two kids at age 17; unhealthy and abusive upbringing; and for me to come out on the other side taking the right path is such an accomplishment. My mindset has definitely shifted.”
– Gayle Moana-Johnson
“I am a big fan of the work Inspiring Stories does, and it has played a massive role in the person that I am today. The opportunities are highly mana-enhancing and show you light to possibilities. I believe every young person must attend Festival for the Future where they will get 3 years of knowledge and networks in 3 days. I would highly encourage every young person to be part of Future leaders.”
– Ali Muhammad, Palmerston North
“The most positive impact was the connections I made with different people all over Aotearoa. I have made lifelong friends and support networks that I know have my back and I will cherish forever. Attending the Festival actually inspired me to think about climate change more and take better care of our world. None of us had never really thought about climate change before.”
– Jaysin Walker, Ōpōtiki
“What I love about Inspiring Stories is that there are so many ways to get involved. I’ve been involved in the Future Leaders programme, and I’ve been to Festival for the Future and The Impact Awards now on multiple occasions. The first time I went to Festival was absolutely mind-blowing. All of the things I’ve been involved with at Inspiring Stories have been really empowering.”
– Sophie Handford, Kāpiti Coast