Power to the people? Social Investment Agency goes live

Power to the people? Social Investment Agency goes live
A Leaders for Tomorrow youth advisory panel, a Pillars' group, at a recent conference. (Image: Pillars)
Greg Hurrell
The Government’s new Social Investment Agency is now a reality, tasked with putting more power into the hands of community organisations.One of those groups hopes the agency’s data and evidence-led approach will lead to more transparent and long-term funding decisions. Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou is a charity that supports the families and children of incarcerated parents. It has between 150 to 200 families on its books in Auckland, Christchurch and Hamilton. Its chief executive is Tuhi Leef, who has years of experience in the...

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