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Good Shepherd NZ is a charitable non-government organisation that was established to address the critical, contemporary issues facing women, girls and families. It was established in 2012 to continue the work of the Good Shepherd Sisters.

About Us

About us

Good Shepherd NZ today

Good Shepherd NZ is a charitable non-government organisation that was established to address the critical, contemporary issues facing women, girls and families. It was established in 2012 to continue the work of the Good Shepherd Sisters.

Our strategic priorities

1. Build financial wellbeing

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We will maintain and grow our services and focus on building financial security and resilience for women, girls and their whānau.

2. Advance social wellbeing

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We will identify social issues where we can contribute to the value of our expertise, with a focus on the intersection of financial and economic wellbeing with other social issues.

3.Influence systems change

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We will advocate for changes in policies and practices that reduce and remove barriers to financial inclusion and economic participation.

Our global network

Good Shepherd NZ is part of a global network spanning more than 70 countries.

Good Shepherd NZ is part of the Good Shepherd Asia Pacific region, and the Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand province.

It draws on collective expertise, especially in the areas of economic participation and wellbeing, safety and resilience, particularly from within the Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand network. 

The Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd has Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations for its work with women and girls, and is supported by the Good Shepherd International Foundation.

Our values

Zeal

Our commitment is whole hearted

The value of each person

Our relationships are based on a grounded love, respect and compassion that sees, and seeks out, the good of each person

Audacity

See. Judge. Act: A process of reflection that prepares us to act with audacity when we see the need to follow new paths or take action for the mission

Reconciliation

Our mission is to support those we work with to find peace, wellbeing and wholeness

Justice

We challenge structures or behaviours that are unjust so that we can bring about change

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Make a difference

Join us on our mission to create a world that is just, equal and upholds human rights for all. 

Donate today to make an impact.

You can also make a donation, or set up a recurring donation, by contacting us directly

accounts@goodshepherd.org.nz

 

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