Changemakers Resettlement Forum

31/07/2026

Maloba hale

Afrika Day Celebrations, 2020Wellington City, New Zealand

30/07/2026

We have some sad news... Demeysa decided that it was time for me to go across the ditch, and he has now left ChangeMakers! All the best to you Demeysa, we will miss your infectious smiles and your jokes, as well as the massive support you have given to our community members. 💖

23/07/2026

Ever wondered what it's like to seek asylum in New Zealand?
Come and listen to Nigussie!

Nigussie was a social worker in Ethiopia, before working for World Vision in refugee resettlement. Nigussie has been working with and supporting refugees for decades, and now serves as the Vice Chairman of the African Community Council Wellington.

📆Wednesday, 5 August, 5:30 – 6:30pm
📍RHMZ02, Rutherford House, 33 Bunny Street, Pipitea

21/07/2026

What beautiful smiles! 🤩
And what a good partnership! Anny got her restricted licence a couple of weeks ago with the help of Randall, who has already helped multiple drivers in Masterton.
More than just teaching or learning, the people on our programmes form meaningful connections and share beautiful moments. 🫶

13/07/2026

Huge congratulations to Leidy Daniela, our first learner to pass her restricted licence this financial year! She sailed through the test and is excited for the independence and freedom that driving brings. A massive thank you to Luciene, who has supported her every step of the way. Not sure who was more nervous — or more thrilled with the result — but the smiles said it all. 🌞

09/07/2026

Mānawatia a Matariki! ✨

We send you our best wishes of love and peace for the New Year. Have a lovely day full of yummy kai and time spent with loved ones! 💫

24/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Khatejah, who passed her full licence on the first attempt today.✨
This achievement will make a real difference as she continues her studies in Porirua and supports her brother. A big thank you to our amazing volunteer Joe, who guided her through her restricted licence and was there again for her flawless test today. 😍 Khatejah is our 51st successful driver this year through the Driving for Inclusion Programme — none of this would be possible without our incredible volunteers. 💚

22/06/2026

Ka rawe! Huge congratulations to Daniel who got his restricted licence and his mentor Eric for supporting him all the way 🤩

20/06/2026

World Refugee Day 2026 - Wellington Region

Held in Upper Hutt, Wellington.

This year's theme:
"Until Everyone is Safe"

The event brought communities, NGOs, Government agencies, and Service Providers together to promote inclusivity, as well as to connect and celebrate cultural diversity, resilience, humanity, and human dignity.

This year's event also marked seventy-five years of formal recognition of Refugee status and twenty-five years of commemorating and celebrating the "World Refugee Day"

[A day for us all to think about the essence of humanity].

Thank you all for your contributions, and for making today a wonderful gathering.

19/06/2026

Today as on every world refugee day, we think of those who flee their country to escape death, war, persecutions. We are hoping for a future of freedom, choice and safety for each and everyone of us 💚