Creating Opportunities for Education, Participation, and Leadership
Every MFR Voice project is designed to help former refugee communities build confidence, understand New Zealand systems, and participate more fully in community life.
Our programmes are community-led and shaped by lived experience. Together, we create practical opportunities for children, young people, families, and leaders to learn new skills, strengthen connections, and contribute to decisions that affect their lives.
Explore our past, current, and upcoming projects below.
Explore MFR Voices' Projects
Current Projects
Our current projects respond to priorities identified by former refugee communities in Marlborough.
These initiatives focus on building knowledge, confidence, and
leadership through practical, hands-on learning experiences.
Mission AI: Lead, Learn & Level-Up (8-12)
AI knowledge and leadership programme for school children. Helping children participate confidently in the classroom
Participate in Economic Decision Making
Training to help community members understand and take part in economic discussions that affect them
First Aid Training (Refugee-Focused)
First aid training designed to recognise refugee experiences
Past Projects
Our past projects reflect the creativity, leadership, and resilience of former refugee communities. Each initiative has helped participants build skills, strengthen community connections, and create new pathways for meaningful participation in New Zealand.
New Zealand
Local Election Participation:
Helping former refugees understand voting and participate in local elections
Volcano Explorers - Succeed in School the NZ Way:
A school holiday programme to help children succeed in the New Zealand classroom
Mission AI: Lead, Learn & Level-Up (Pilot):
Classroom practice, leadership & tech for children
How to Set Up and Run a Charitable Organisation:
Training for community leaders to manage projects and organisations
Dia De Las Velitas - The Light That Unites Us:
Light that Unites Us: Colombian celebration of unity to share with our hosts
💡 More Coming Soon💡
Very soon, you’ll find more about our projects, events, stories,
and how you can connect, support, or get involved.
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