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New Zealand’s Latest Health Survey Reveals Alarming Decline In Youth Well-being
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 4:33 pm | I am Hope
The survey, which covers the period from 2021 to 2023, highlights a significant increase in anxiety and depression among those aged 15-24 since 2016/17. More >>
No Room In Charity For Pot-Kettle Politics
Saturday, 25 May 2024, 4:58 pm | I am Hope
I Am Hope founder Mike King’s response to Labour’s recent criticism of the government’s funding announcement for Gumboot Friday. More >>
Kiwi Ultramarathon Legend Sam Harvey Sets Sights On World Record At Soul-destroying Backyard Ultra In Australia
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 6:03 am | I am Hope
The ambitious feat aims to push the boundaries of human endurance while raising awareness and funds for youth mental health in New Zealand. More >>
$6 Million Boost From Government To I Am Hope: Enhancing Youth Mental Health Care In New Zealand
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 2:27 pm | I am Hope
In a significant development, the New Zealand government has pledged $6 million to New Zealand’s leading youth mental health charity I Am Hope. This investment is a major step in reinforcing the coalition government’s commitment to improving ... More >>
Paddlers Rally Together To Make Waves For Suicide Prevention In New Zealand
Thursday, 13 July 2023, 11:44 am | I am Hope
A remarkable voyage is set to unfold as paddlers from all corners of the south gear up for a momentous challenge—a 4500km paddle around New Zealand. This inspiring endeavour aims to raise both awareness and vital funds for youth mental health charity ... More >>
Mike King X Valley D’Vine Launch I Am Hope Flood Relief Wellness Centre In Napier
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 11:25 am | I am Hope
Mike King has teamed up with a local Hawke’s Bay business owner to launch the I Am Hope Wellness Centre for young people in Napier on Tuesday 28 February. I Am Hope Wellness Centre is part of King and the Linden Estate Winery owner and I Am ... More >>
Kiwi Terror Survivor’s Walk For Peace
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 11:01 am | I am Hope
Temel Atacocugu, who miraculously survived the terror attack on Christchurch’s Al Noor mosque on 15 March 2019, will walk the gunman’s route from Dunedin to Christchurch starting on the first of March. Atacocugu, who was shot nine times, wants to raise ... More >>
I AM HOPE To Take On Two More School Ambassadors Thanks To Fisher Funds
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 4:12 pm | I am Hope
I AM HOPE founder and mental health advocate Mike King says he and his charity are thrilled to be able to hire two more full-time school ambassadors thanks to a $100,000 donation by award-winning Kiwisaver scheme provider Fisher Funds. “Since 2013, ... More >>
Mike King Calls For The Resignation Of Ministry Of Health Deputy Chief Executive Robyn Shearer
Thursday, 22 July 2021, 2:05 pm | I am Hope
Mental health advocate and I AM HOPE founder Mike King is calling for the resignation of Robyn Shearer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Health, for deliberately misleading the New Zealand public. More >>
Second Gumboot Friday Needed To Raise Funds For Kids Free Counselling
Monday, 12 July 2021, 11:10 am | I am Hope
Mental health advocate and I AM HOPE founder Mike King says New Zealanders need to pitch in a second Gumboot Friday this year, to raise adequate funds for young people’s free counselling in New Zealand. Due to Gumboot Friday’s incredible ... More >>
Donation To Life Changing Charity For Young Kiwis
Sunday, 11 October 2020, 6:23 pm | I am Hope
The I AM HOPE charity is able to continue its great work giving school talks across New Zealand, with a $6900 donation by Harcourts Charlton Property Management through the Harcourts Foundation. James Marshall and Joanne Rae (co-business owners) of Harcourts ... More >>
Kiwis raise $1.6m to provide free kids’ counselling
Friday, 26 July 2019, 1:38 pm | I am Hope
Kiwis raise $1.6m to provide free kids’ counselling by supporting Gumboot Friday Mike King and the mental health charity I AM HOPE asked Kiwis to wear gumboots on Friday 5 April 2019 as a fun way to raise money for kids counselling. Over $1.3 million ... More >>
Friday 5 April is GUMBOOT FRIDAY!
Monday, 1 April 2019, 1:11 pm | I am Hope
Gumboot Up NZ! Mike King and mental health charity I AM HOPE calls for New Zealanders to wear gumboots on Friday 5 April to support kids in need. More >>
Friday 5 April is GUMBOOT FRIDAY!
Monday, 1 April 2019, 12:53 pm | I am Hope
Gumboot Up NZ! Mike King and mental health charity I AM HOPE calls for New Zealanders to wear gumboots on Friday 5 April to support kids in need. More >>
Mike King, advocates and artists join hands
Monday, 19 February 2018, 1:57 pm | I am Hope
In a significant cross-industry collaboration spear headed by comedian and mental health educator Mike King, the I AM HOPE TOUR launches to promote addressing youth suicide by shedding the stigma associated with it, and empowering communities to ... More >>