CERT - Community Education & Research Trust

25/08/2026

🔔 A friendly reminder — only 3 days to go!

Join us for CERT’s “NO TO VIOLENCE” Art & Creative Writing Exhibition - an evening where creativity and young voices come together to share a powerful message of peace, kindness and positive change.

🎤 Guest: Deputy Commander Senior Inspector Tuaipulotu William Cuthers, Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker

Come along, explore inspiring artwork and creative writing, and support the talented young people using their voices to inspire change.

📅 Date: 28 August 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Trust Waikato, 4 Little London Lane, Hamilton

✨ Create Peace. Inspire Change.

👉 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/1DNAkmSZ5ccL1c3C7

22/08/2026

Every young voice has something worth hearing.

The question is:

Are we giving them the opportunity to be heard?

CERT’s Empower Young Voices – Empower Hope campaign is about creating spaces where young people can build confidence, express their ideas and feel supported by their community.

Your support can help us keep these opportunities growing.

Donate. Share. Spread the word.
Every action helps us reach a little further.

Support the campaign here:

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/empower-young-voices-empower-hope-together-we-can

Together, we can turn young voices into confidence, opportunity and hope.

Help Empower young people to say No to Violence through Creativity, Confidence, and Leadership.

22/08/2026

Join us for CERT’s “NO TO VIOLENCE” – Art and Creative Writing Exhibition, an evening celebrating peace, kindness, creativity, and the powerful voices of young people.

We are honoured to welcome Deputy Commander Senior Inspector Tuaipulotu William Cuthers as our Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker for this special event.

Come along and experience inspiring artwork and creative writing as we come together to promote a message of peace and positive change.

📅 Date: 28 August 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Trust Waikato, 4 Little London Lane, Hamilton

Create Peace. Inspire Change.

👉 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/1DNAkmSZ5ccL1c3C7

19/08/2026

What if one small contribution could help a young person find their voice, build confidence, and believe in their potential?

Through Empower Young Voices – Empower Hope, CERT is working to create opportunities where young people feel heard, supported, and empowered.

But we need your support to keep this initiative moving forward.

Donate if you can. Share if you can. Even helping this message reach one more person can make a difference.

Support the campaign here:
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/empower-young-voices-empower-hope-together-we-can

Help Empower young people to say No to Violence through Creativity, Confidence, and Leadership.

14/08/2026

A big thank you to our volunteer website development team!

09/08/2026

One voice can start a conversation. Many voices can create change.

Help CERT give young people the space to speak, create and inspire a future without violence.

Help Empower young people to say No to Violence through Creativity, Confidence, and Leadership.

09/08/2026

There’s still time to join!

Registration for CERT’s “We Love Kindness – No to Violence” Art Exhibition is open until 14th August.

If you know a young artist aged 6–10, please share this with their family and help us spread the word.

Event date: 28th August

🎉 Great News! Due to popular demand, we’ve extended the registration deadline! 🎨

There’s still time for your little artist to join CERT’s “We Love Kindness – No to Violence” Art Exhibition! 💙

Through creativity, children can share powerful messages of kindness, friendship, peace, and care while making a positive difference in their community.

🧒 Open to children aged 6–10
🎨 Every artwork will be celebrated.
📅 Registration Closes: 14th August
🎉 Event Date: 28th August

⏳ Registration deadline has been extended!

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity—scan the QR code and register today! 💛

Together, let’s inspire a kinder, more peaceful future, one artwork at a time. 🕊️

07/08/2026

📢 Please share and help us spread the word! 💙

Registration has been extended until 14 August. There’s still time to take part in CERT’s “No to Violence” Art Exhibition & Creative Writing Collection. 🎨✍️

Let’s empower young voices for peace and positive change. 🕊️

📢 Registration Deadline Extended! 🎉

Great news! We’ve extended the registration deadline for CERT’s “No to Violence” Art Exhibition & Creative Writing Collection.

There’s still time to showcase your creativity and use your voice to promote peace, kindness, and positive change through art or writing.

👥 Open to students aged 11–19
🗓️ Registration End Date: 14th August
📅 Event Date: 28th August

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/qqGeDbeewX4rDRRi6

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful initiative. We can’t wait to see your amazing creations!

No to Violence. Yes to Peace. Together for a Better Tomorrow. 🕊️💙

07/08/2026

Every young voice deserves to be heard.

What if one voice could inspire change? What if one small contribution could help a young person speak up, create, and stand for a future free from violence? 💙

CERT’s No to Violence initiative is about empowering young people to express their ideas, build confidence, and spread messages of peace, respect, and hope.

🌱 You can be part of this journey.

Every donation, no matter the amount, helps us move one step closer to creating a positive impact in our community.

💙 Support our Givealittle campaign:

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/empower-young-voices-empower-hope-together-we-can

Can’t donate? Sharing this post can help too. 🙌

Together, let’s empower young voices and build a world free from violence. 🕊️

Help Empower young people to say No to Violence through Creativity, Confidence, and Leadership.

31/07/2026

📢 Registration Deadline Extended! 🎉

Great news! We’ve extended the registration deadline for CERT’s “No to Violence” Art Exhibition & Creative Writing Collection.

There’s still time to showcase your creativity and use your voice to promote peace, kindness, and positive change through art or writing.

👥 Open to students aged 11–19
🗓️ Registration End Date: 14th August
📅 Event Date: 28th August

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/qqGeDbeewX4rDRRi6

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful initiative. We can’t wait to see your amazing creations!

No to Violence. Yes to Peace. Together for a Better Tomorrow. 🕊️💙