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Barnardos celebrates 40th anniversary
Media release
26 November 2009
Today, Barnardos is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its incorporation in Aotearoa New Zealand. However, the child-focused organisation is anything but growing old.
“We are very proud of our work in New Zealand over the past 40 years, working closely with children, young people and their families, and supporting and enabling parents to do their best for their children”, says Murray Edridge, Chief Executive of Barnardos New Zealand.
“Our first service opened in Mangere, Manukau City, in 1972. It included a childcare centre, on-site social workers, and housing for mothers and their children. Since then, we have expanded our services and thousands of children and families right throughout New Zealand have received help and support from Barnardos when they needed it.”
“Barnardos is looking forward with anticipation to the next 40 years”, concludes Mr Edridge.
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