2026 Fund Launch

The Eastern Bay Women's Impact Fund officially launched its 2026 giving year on International Women's Day, bringing together donors, supporters, and friends at the beautiful Waingarara Valley.

It was a special opportunity to celebrate the power of collective giving and reflect on how far the Fund has come. Since launching in 2022, the women of the Eastern Bay Women's Impact Fund have distributed almost $200,000 to local initiatives supporting women and children throughout our region.

Guests also heard from 2025 funding recipient Candice Donner of Waka Eastern Bay Community Transport, whose story of resilience, determination, and community impact was both moving and inspiring.

As we look ahead to another year of giving, we're grateful to everyone who continues to make this incredible journey possible. Together, we're creating lasting change for women, children, and whānau across the Eastern Bay.

Thanks to:

• Karen and the team at Waingarara Valley Event Venue

• Event photography by Anita Burgess Photography