1328 days ago

Mila's Story

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Western Bay of Plenty

Take a moment and to read Mila's story on her experience through our Project K programme.

“Ugly, Loser, Pathetic. No one will ever love you. Do everyone a favor, kill yourself.”

The toxic mindset of a 14-year-old. Raised in foster care, abused, exhausted, unstable and insecure. Live in a bus shelter or make the choice to join a program where I will be fed and have a roof over my head. Even if just for a few weeks.

I’d have been a fool not to take the opportunity for kai and friendships. So, I did. I started my wilderness adventure with Project K. The selection process is incredible it managed to select me not at just one high school, but two. I was destined to be a part of the program.

If you are interested in supporting our local rangatahi through our Project K programme, click the link below.

#dinglefoundation #projectk #mentoring #empoweringyouth #empoweringtamariki #empoweringrangatahi #respect #resilience

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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

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It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!

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Singing Santa

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