Haakaa Foundation

Supporting families of children with special needs, education & breastfeeding research

Help for families

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We are providing financial support for families with children who have special needs.

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We are pledging financial assistance to midwifery students, specifically those looking to practice in small or rural townships.

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We are helping to fund ongoing breastfeeding research in order to provide mothers with more accessible information to help them make informed decisions on their breastfeeding journeys.  

We are helping families in need

There are over 95,000 children in New Zealand living with special needs (Statistics New Zealand, 2013), and this number continues to grow as more children are welcomed into the world. The Haakaa Foundation aims to provide financial aid for programmes and events that support children with special needs and their families. Living with special needs incurs many unexpected or extra costs that can burden families and put a strain on their daily lives. The Haakaa Foundation’s goal is to help break down as many of those financial costs and obstacles as possible to provide children with special needs the same opportunities as others and take the stress away from their families. Through pledging financial support, we aim to broaden the scope of opportunity for these families and their children, improve their quality of life and encourage them to embrace bright futures within NZ society.

We are providing financial support for families with children who have special needs.

About us

The Haakaa Foundation’s purpose is to provide financial aid to support the families of children with special needs, students of midwifery and other maternity-related fields & breastfeeding research.

Haakaa is a New Zealand family-owned baby brand that provides parents with safe, natural, non-toxic and eco-friendly baby products. We are 100% committed to creating practical, sustainable, and beautiful designs that are safe for our kids and our planet. We strive to inform, educate, and support all women on their motherhood journeys so that every decision they make can come from a place of empowerment and knowledge.  

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We work closely with other NGOs to develop mutually-beneficial fundraising campaigns, co-branded merchandise, media, and experiences that have an incredible impact on the world.

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Westmead Hospital Foundation
Westmead Hospital Foundation

Donation Recipients | Westmead Hospital Foundation

Thank you Haakaa for your generous support and dedication. Your kindness and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of Wetmead Hospital's patients, their families, and the entire community.

 

Good+Foundation
Good+Foundation

Donation Recipients | Good+Foundation

"Thank you so much for your generous donation of breast pumps, nursing bras and food jars. Donors like you help us provide stability to families facing disproportionate challenges.

Good+Foundation's multigenerational approach to dismantling child poverty combines tangible goods and Family Cash Grants with transformative services to support under-resourced families now and into the future."

Rangitoto College
Rangitoto College

Donation Recipients | Rangitoto College

"A great big thank you from our staff and sporting teams, please pass on the gratitude and comments from staff.

We have distributed almost all of the stock provided and staff are grateful, loving the smell and non-sticky lovely feel the product has.

The personal ones flew out the door as soon as they arrived.

FANTASTIC!! 😊"

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For every purchase made on our NZ and AUS Haakaa websites, we will donate $1 to the Haakaa Foundation so that we can continue to empower and support our breastfeeding and special needs communities.

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