Annual Report 2026
Find out more about the projects we are supporting in 2026 - both globally and in New Zealand
Effective Altruism NZ
$23,000 NZD Donation — October 2025
In partnership with International Barcodes Ltd, we supported Effective Altruism NZ through a donation-matching campaign designed to inspire both new and returning donors. Effective Altruism NZ supports rigorously evaluated, top-tier charities - funding cost-effective global health interventions and direct cash grants to families living in extreme poverty. Learn about Effective Altruism NZ.
Water Filters (Egypt)
In partnership with the Community Transformation Trust, we are committed to funding 300 household water filters for families in need in Ezbet El Haggana, near Cairo. We have already funded 200 filters ($120 NZD each), which are currently being installed with help from our local partner, GHNI. Find out more
Micro-Loans (Egypt)
Through our partnership with the Community Transformation Trust, we have funded 20 micro-enterprise loans ($4,400 USD donated in August 2025) to empower struggling families in Egypt to build sustainable livelihoods. Read project details
Community Development Project Updates
Indonesia – Polewali Village (Project Complete)
In partnership with the Community Transformation Trust (CTT) and GHNI, we are thrilled to share that Polewali Village officially graduated from its 5-year Transformational Community Development (TCD) project in November 2025 and is now fully self-sufficient!
Key Achievements:- Household electricity access reached 91%
- Sanitation coverage nearly tripled with strong clean water access
- Clean cooking adoption nearly doubled
- Diverse income streams established (new crop farming, clay pots, coconut soap, and coconut oil)
Egypt – Ezbet El Haggana
In partnership with the Community Transformation Trust (CTT), we are supporting GHNI’s Transformational Community Development (TCD) project in this refugee community, with a particular focus right now on funding microloans and household water filters.
Project Highlights:- 96% Safe Sanitation Access: Many water filters installed.
- Health Education: Community health education classes.
Togo – Birini Village & Kassena Point
Through our partnership with the International Barcodes Network, we have provided ongoing annual support for transformational community development projects across Togo since 2023.
Recent Updates:- Malnutrition Drop: Malnutrition reduced from 90% to 10% in the Birini Village Loop (bags of rice were donated).
- Education Infrastructure: Construction has officially begun on Kassena Point's very first primary school.
Bangladesh – Dadpur Village
In partnership with the International Barcodes Network and GHNI, we've supported Dadpur village since 2019 by funding food parcels for 35 widows, along with food and clothing for a local school and children's home.
Recent Milestone:- 100% Clean Water Access: Thanks to newly installed community water wells, every villager in Dadpur now has reliable access to clean water.
New Zealand Projects
Social Housing
Leasing our Auckland property to Bays Community Housing Trust since 2019.
Ethical Market
Annual support for the Devonport Ethical Christmas Market
