Life Changing Programmes for Vulnerable Youth and Women in the Waikato

Hope Rising Farm’s purpose is to encourage vulnerable youth and women to develop life skills, confidence, leadership, trust, and respect, by partnering with our friendly horses and donkeys. They learn to trust, have confidence in themselves and others in a relaxed environment through learning horsemanship skills and contributing to farm tasks. Working with the horses and on the farm, they can practice skills in a safe and fun learning environment and realise that in changing themselves, they have the power to influence their whanau, community and the wider world around them.

Our vision is to empower students, youth, and women, in our local Waikato communities of Huntly, Ngaruawahia and Hamilton, to live lives filled with hope and to equip them with the life skills to make a difference in their own lives, their families, and their communities.

The aroha/love and manaaki/hospitality shown from the staff is outstanding! The experience of bonding with the horses, allows the waahine to develop and grow so many different area’s in their own journeys such as confidence and it is a great healing tool. The program has the ability to be transformational in the lives of many.'' - Women's Restoration Support Worker Feedback

Help us make a difference one life at a time!