"Your donation doesn’t just send us to Sydney—it sends hope, innovation, and change back home to Aotearoa."
Hamilton, Waikato
Why Your Support Matters: Help Us Bring Global Change Home
The 5th World Conference of Women's Shelters (5WCWS) represents a pivotal moment in the global movement to end gender-based violence. As frontline workers we recognise this as our best shot at creating real change - but only if we can get there. Your support doesn't just send us to Sydney; it brings hope back to every woman who walks through our doors.
The Urgent Need for Aotearoa's Voice:
While we've made progress, New Zealand's domestic violence rates remain among the OECD's highest. Attending 5WCWS enables us to:
• Share our unique Te Tiriti-based approaches
• Learn from countries that have successfully reduced violence rates
We will gain vital tools to:
✓ Learn trauma-care innovations from 100+ countries
✓ Strengthen our Te Tiriti-based approaches
✓ Build global alliances to end gender violence
Bring back life-saving strategies for:
• Protecting children exposed to violence
• Economic empowerment programs
• Reducing intergenerational trauma
Your contribution directly impacts:
→ 6,200+ women and children we shelter annually
→ Our ability to advocate for systemic reform
→ The global movement to end gender-based violence
Your donation helps:
• Fund flights accommodation & conference passes ($3,100/delegate)
Donate today – because ending violence takes all of us.
Learn more about the 5WCWS here: https://fifthworldshelterconference.org/
Waikato Women's Refuge - Te Whakaruruhau provides 24/7 crisis, community and residential support to wāhine, tamariki and whānau impacted by domestic violence in the Waikato region.
✓ Conference Registration & Participation Costs
✓ Travel & Accommodation
✓ Amplifying Indigenous & Marginalised Voices