Project K is a youth development programme designed to inspire 13 - 15-year-olds to reach their potential through building self-confidence, promoting good health and education and teaching life skills such as goal setting and teamwork.
Project K programmes are based on leading research and are a catalyst for positive change and help equip young people so they can reach their potential. Evaluation of the Project K programme shows it works.
The unique Project K process was developed in 1995 by New Zealanders Graeme Dingle and Jo-anne Wilkinson in consultation with leading educationalists and youth workers.
| Contact Address |
Private Box 303 287
North Harbour
Auckland 0751 |
| Phone Number |
09 4776237 |
| Organisation Email |
office@projectk.org.nz |
| Organisation Website |
Project K |
| Contact Person |
Lani French |
| Email |
lani.french@projectk.org.nz |
| Programme Base |
Auckland |
| Other branches/areas of operation? - specify |
Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Waikato, Hawkes Bay |
Target Group/s
Age (range)
Male/Female/Both |
13-15
Both |
Additional Target Criteria?
Ethnicity/decile/other |
Students who identify as having self-confidence which is below the mean for their school |
| Nature of mentoring service |
Personal mentoring |
| Mentoring only, or is there some other element |
Project K involves 3 key elements - a 3 week Wilderness Adventure, Community Challenge and mentoring |
| Mentoring approach - individual/group/combination |
Individual |
| Mentoring duration - annual or other |
Annual or other 12 months |
Location and frequency
eg school, monthly |
Arranged between mentor and student but minimum fortnightly contact required |
| Programme Operating since |
1995 |
| Mentor Source |
Community |
| Mentor Target Criteria |
Good character, empathy with and understanding of adolescents. Willingness to undergo 20 hours training. |
| Measurement and Evaluation - how is this done |
Qualitative and quantitative measures collected pre, post, one and three years post. |
| Involvement Opportunities |
We are continually seeking new mentors |
