Birthright works in partnership with families, particularly those led by one person, to provide practical and expert support to create a pathway for success for all family members. Birthright was formed in Hastings on 23 November, 1955 by Peter Gifford and the Hastings Junior Chamber of Commerce. The aim was to form a voluntary organisation to support and care for the children of one parent famili
es in the community. Birthright went on to become a national body throughout New Zealand. Today, Birthright comprises of a National Office and 11 affiliate organisations around the country. Each of our affiliates offer a range of social services for children and families within the local community. New Zealand has one of the highest rates of single parent led families in the OECD, and this is continuing to increase. The demand for our services continues to grow. We deliver our quality services to communities with the generous support of funders, private businesses, as well as government funding. A number of activities offered by Birthright are only possible with the active support of our donors, whose generosity is an ongoing source of appreciation and inspiration in the organisation.
