Help Support Environmental Education in Aitutaki

$1,000 donated

Given by 12 generous donors in around 6 months

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:

www.growaitutaki.com

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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Big things are happening for GROW Aitutaki! 27 October 2026

We’re excited to share that GROW Aitutaki has received sponsorship from Matson Shipping to help establish a dedicated Learning Centre in the Orongo area!

This is a huge step forward for our young Water Guardians and environmental protectors. Our learning centre will provide a home base for our tamariki to safely store their marine equipment, protect their gear and have a dedicated space to support their learning, environmental activities and conservation work.

From exploring our lagoon and protecting marine life to learning about our land, culture and environment, this space will help our young people continue growing as kaitiaki of Aitutaki.

A heartfelt meitaki atupaka to Matson Shipping for supporting our vision and investing in the future of Aitutaki’s young environmental guardians.

🌱 Big things are happening for our young protectors of the land and lagoon!

Every donation and every bit of support brings us closer to empowering our youth to care for the place we call home.

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