Sands Taranaki

Sands Taranaki is a voluntary, parent-run, non-profit organisation that provides support and information to parents and families following the loss of a baby or infant.

Every year in New Zealand, over 700 babies die between 20 weeks gestation, and 12 months of age. In excess of 10,000 die as a result of an early loss prior to 20 weeks gestation.

Sands Taranaki runs support meetings and offers individual support in the community. We help by providing Moses baskets, clothing, memory books and other memory items to the hospital and to families. We also run workshops for health and caring professionals to create awareness.

We do not receive any government funding, but instead rely on grants and donations. Any contribution to our group, whether it is financial or time offered or even just telling someone about us, is gratefully appreciated.