Who are we
We are a NZ registered charity established in 2023 to help tamariki and rangatahi find and develop their passion to reveal their purpose, which, when discovered and developed, releases their true power to live a resilient positively inspired life.
Our Story
After a journey of self-discovery, I realised I wanted help create positivity against all the bias and negativity in today’s media, help people, especially tamariki and rangatahi, become self-aware and follow their passion. Key to that is connecting – connecting with yourself, your family and friends, your community, culture and nature and finally Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.
Shortly after the idea for Can Do Kiwis was born and together with my wife Elisabeth, I set up Can Do Kiwis as a registered NZ charity to make a positive difference in the life of Aotearoa’s tamariki and rangatahi.
Our Founders
Kim Johnston
Father of two boys, lover of sports, gardening, music, reading and the outdoors.
Dr Elisabeth Johnston
Mother of two boys, lover of writing, meditation, Reiki and nature.
Vision
Provide an online education portal for Aotearoa New Zealand tamariki, rangatahi and parents. Connect with primary, intermediate and secondary schools via Can Do Kiwis programs.
Purpose
Helping tamariki and rangatahi become resilient, positively inspired Kiwis through passion, purpose and power.
Values
Positivity, integrity, lifelong learning, diversity, community, equity, and environment
Governance & Leadership
Our Board
Kim Johnston - Chairperson
Dr Elisabeth Johnston - Treasurer and Secretary