Foster Hope NZ

Yellow Rose Run!

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The combined Zonta Christchurch Clubs are putting on their 7th Charity Run/Walk... Zonta Yellow Rose Run
www.zontarun.org.nz April 19th in Hagley Park Christchurch.
And the money raised goes to us at Foster Hope, we'd love you to register and come along and support us. If you can't make it the Donation button goes to us too! 💛🌼🫶
There's also a "virtual" or run in your home town option too.

Thank you so much Ngaire & the Foster Hope Team.

Zonta Yellow Rose Run/Walk for Foster Hope - Christchurch This year Zonta International celebrates 100 years of serving communities worldwide at a global and local level. Zonta’s aim is to empower women through service and advocacy and clubs throughout the world work hard to improve the legal, political, economic, health and professional status of women.

Thank you, Zonta Club of Auckland 🩵

We are so grateful to have received a collection of hand-knit Izzy dolls from one of our incredible supporters, Judith and Zonta Club of Auckland! These little dolls are truly special. Not just because they’re lovingly crafted, but because of the story and heart behind them.

What are Izzy dolls?
Izzy dolls were inspired by Master Corporal Mark “Izzy” Isfeld, a Canadian peacekeeper who served in conflict zones in the early 1990s. While deployed, Mark noticed so many children who had lost everything, especially their toys. He asked his mum, Carol, to knit small dolls he could carry in his pocket to give to the children he met, as a symbol of comfort and care. What began as a simple act of kindness has blossomed into a global initiative of volunteers knitting and crocheting these dolls to bring hope and a hug-like comfort to children facing hardship around the world.

Each Izzy doll tells a story of compassion, warmth, and connection. We'll include these in the backpacks we’re preparing for our next big pack day.

Thank you again for sharing these beautiful dolls with us. They will bring so much love, comfort and joy to those who really need it most.