Our Stories & Kōrero

"All I wanted to do was stand and salute you, to thank you for teaching us today...for putting fire in our bellies.” Judge Ida Malosi’s...

Here’s what Christmas means to our dedicated social work team and how, with your help, they’re creating lasting impact during the holidays.

At Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou, we believe that every child should feel the joy, excitement, and love that make the holidays special.

An unforgettable snow-filled weekend with Ride Tamariki brought tamariki together for connection, courage and firsts on the slopes!

Here’s a glimpse into the powerful work of rangatahi revising the Children of Incarcerated Parents: Bill of Rights for tamariki in Aotearoa.

Interested in making a difference in the lives of tamariki impacted by whānau incarceration? Learn how you can become a mentor with us!

Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou expands into West Auckland! New support services & a dedicated Youth Mentor role to uplift whānau & tamariki.

Three rangatahi have been awarded life-changing scholarships through a transformative new partnership with First Foundation.

Children of people in prison share their thoughts for a safer and effective justice system.

Pillars provided 150 tamariki with kai and presents this past Christmas

Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou 4-day workshop ‘Tohu 6’ provides rangatahi with support to acquire what they need to enter the workforce and...

Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou is committed to advocating for justice policies to be evidence-led.

Mentoring matters for children of prisoners, who often come from unstable pasts and uncertain futures.

Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou, a charity supporting the children and families of people in prison, is looking for more mentors for children...

We need the government to put care plans in place for children when a parent goes to prison.

In the wake of Auckland’s flooding, our community came together to create a plan of action.

The goal of the Youth Advisory Panel is to communicate our rangatahi’s ideas far and wide.

We are pleased to welcome Tuhi Leef to Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou as our new General Manager.

Future All Blacks and Tennis Champs are among our cohort of Pillars young people! Pillars began the day at Counties Manukau Rugby- where...

Tyson, like many Pillars tamariki, has witnessed significant family harm. With dad in and out of prison, Tyson’s mum, after a turbulent...