Help Support Environmental Education in Aitutaki
A community fundraising for GROW Aitutaki environmental education and conservation to protect our lagoon and island ecosystems.
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GROW Aitutaki is a community focused organisation dedicated to creating meaningful environmental education opportunities for children and young people in Aitutaki, Cook Islands.
Through hands on educational and conservation projects, students are learning directly from local experts, scientists, conservationists, and cultural knowledge holders about marine conservation, waste reduction, recycling, lagoon health, biodiversity, sustainability, and protecting our natural environment.
Our programmes take learning beyond the classroom and into the community, lagoon, and natural environment — helping students build a deeper connection to their island while developing leadership, responsibility, and pride in protecting their home for future generations.
Funds raised through this Givealittle campaign will help support:
Environmental education workshops
Lagoon and marine learning experiences
Coral restoration and conservation activities
Waste and recycling initiatives
Educational resources and equipment
Student field trips and transport
Community environmental projects
Future youth-led conservation programmes
You can learn more about our current and past projects here:
Every contribution, big or small, helps provide local students with opportunities to learn, explore, and become future environmental leaders for Aitutaki.
Meitaki atupaka for supporting environmental education and helping us inspire the next generation of guardians for our island and oceans.
Colette Clarke's involvement (page creator)
I am a founding member of GROW Aitutaki and currently serve as its Secretary, working closely with the organisation to support and coordinate its environmental education and conservation projects within our community.
Use of funds
Environmental education programmes, lagoon conservation projects, school resources, equipment, and community led island restoration activities.
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Latest update
Whales in Our Waters! 21 September 2026
GROW Aitutaki was proud to support two days of whale education with Te Ipukarea Society - TIS, working alongside Nan Hauser and Alanna Smith with the Year 7 & 8 students at Araura College.
The students had an amazing opportunity to learn about whales, their behaviour and the importance of protecting our marine environment.
A huge Meitaki Atupaka to Te Ipukarea Society, Nan and Alanna for sharing your knowledge and inspiring our tamariki to become guardians of our ocean.
This valuable learning opportunity was made possible through funding from the New Zealand High Commission, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
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