Our Values

The Youth Inspire values underpin everything we do, they are the foundation to our work and what we try to instill in the rangatahi we work with.

Whakaute/Respect:

Respect means being mindful of the thoughts, feelings, & rights of others. It is accepting others for who they are, even if they are from different backgrounds and hold different values or worldviews. Upholding the mana of others and treating them with dignity and respect is the foundation of relationship building in our mahi.

Ngākau Rorotu/Positivity:

Positivity is about optimism, hopefulness, & confidence; from simply having a positive attitude to motivating others around you. Having an optimistic outlook on life and a ‘can do’ attitude can have a positive effect on hauora (health), and especially taha hinengaro (mental wellbeing).

Pono/Integrity:

Integrity means doing the right thing when no one is looking; acting in alignment with our value system, even when it would be easier not to. Integrity requires personal responsibility and accountability for our actions. We demonstrate this through being reliable, trustworthy, and honest.

Kia māia/ Be brave:

Our rangatahi are future leaders and changemakers in their communities. We encourage them to get out of their comfort zones, to take a leap of faith, and try something new. Personal growth and development take courage. We work with rangatahi to develop the skills they need to navigate challenges in their lives and are there to champion the wins along the way. Bold, bright, and resilient youth are the leaders of tomorrow.