Growing our people by guiding our future
We aim to
Deliver sessions that engage students and professionals in innovation and entrepreneurship at a community level to address the declining rates in these topics and foster the growth of individuals from a disadvantaged background. Schools do not have the capacity to deliver on innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives.
About us
Raksha Foundation is a registered New Zealand charity created by Indo-Fijians for Indo-Fijians and our diverse South Auckland whānau.
We deliver culturally intelligent career mentoring for Indo-Fijian youth and ignite innovation and entrepreneurship across South Auckland, leveraging world-class knowledge from the University of Auckland.
Between 1879 and 1916, over 60,000 Indians travelled to Fiji under the Girmit agreement. Their courage and dreams live on in their descendants — the proud Indo-Fijian community of Aotearoa. We honour our Girmitiya heritage while ensuring that every young person — Indo-Fijian, Māori, Pasifika, African, Asian, or refugee background — receives the support they deserve in education, health, careers, and opportunities.
Together we dream big, start ventures, and build brighter futures — side by side.
From Girmit to greatness. One community, many stories, shared success.
Our Drive
Pioneer career development programs for Fijian Indians by Fijian Indians
Grow Innovation & Entrepreneurship in South Auckland (and beyond)
Bring a successfully piloted program at Papatoetoe High School to the wider community
Our supporters
