W.E Mission Statement
To cultivate leadership and facilitate positive youth development
About W.E
Established in 2005, the White Elephant Trust is an incorporated charity that exists to cultivate leadership and facilitate positive youth development of young people aged 15-25. W.E coordinates and promotes sustainable projects by youth that are socially credible, safe and drug and alcohol-free.
What makes W.E different is that we’re youth-led, all faiths inclusive and resourceful – instead of just talking about it, we make it happen. We find creative, innovative ways for Christchurch youth to have fun, while also contributing positively to their community.
W.E encourages it members to take an active role in the Trust. Our members form committees to work on various projects.
W.E is for youth, run by youth and we’re taking an active role in our city’s response to youth issues.
W.E Values
- Youth led
- Safe
- Supportive and educational
- All faiths inclusive
- Built on trust
- Strengths based
- Respectful
- Inclusive
- Leaders
W.E Goals
- Provide a hub of physical and intellectual resources to be utilised
- Create a safe and positive environment
- Provide a mentoring and volunteer structure
- To make W.E self sustainable in the long term without reliance on funding
- Network with the wider community and other groups, to refer cases and collaborate on projects