Sands Manawatu/Horowhenua

Who/What is Sands?

Sands New Zealand is a network of parent-run, non-profit groups supporting families who have experienced the death of a baby. Sands Manawatu-Horowhenua are 1 of 23 groups around the country.

All of the people involved in Sands give their time and energy voluntarily - we are not a government funded organisation. Most of our members/supporters are also bereaved parents.

We offer empathy and understanding. We are not counsellors and do not give professional advice but we do offer an opportunity and environment to share experiences, to talk and to listen. We promote awareness, understanding and support for those dealing with the death of a baby in pregnancy, birth or as a newborn, and due to medical termination or other forms of reproductive loss.

Throughout the year, we hold a number of memorial occasions to remember our babies and children who have died and to raise the awareness of babyloss in our communities and region.

Currenlty, we do not receive any grants or government funding and rely on donations and fundraising efforts. Sands Manawatu-Horowhenua believe engaging with the public is the best way to share and show why we do the work we do for families.

Health Professionals

We encourage health professionals such as midwives, social workers, etc to contact their local Sands group if they require our support