Our Impact
Our Impact Reports
Read our latest impact report for the 2023-2024 financial year
In early 2024, HOST International and head office in Australia entered into voluntary administration. Over the following months, we concentrated on strengthening our local operations in Aotearoa New Zealand as our own independent charitable organisation.
This is our first 'stand-alone' annual report, reflecting on our activities in the 2023-2024 financial year.
Community inclusion
We were delighted to welcome the first sponsored refugees in the Community Refugee Sponsorship programme to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Many of the sponsored refugees have started settling into their local communities.
We also continued providing some employment support to former refugees, and were happy to hear about the difference we can make, however small it may be.
"(...) much respect and appreciation that your organization helped me a lot providing Intern opportunities. Following the internship, I applied for a fixed term employment position (...). Since 5 months I am working in this role. This is going to be a great opportunity and experience for me."
Refugee background jobseeker on his internship experience
Civic participation
HOST partnered with the ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum, with backing from the Electoral Commission and Belong Aotearoa, to produce videos in multiple languages for the 2023 General Election. These videos depict community members' initial voting experiences in Aotearoa New Zealand and were intended to motivate others to participate in the election.
"(...) incredible show of community, manaakitanga (caring) and dedication that many organisations like yourselves brought to
this year’s 2023 General Election."
Electoral Commission
"I have learned to love the local food, like fish and chips and pavlova. I made friends with colleagues and neighbours, and we shared stories and laughter over barbecues and dinners. I have embraced the Kiwi culture, valuing adventure, equality, and kindness.
As I look to the future, I am filled with optimism. My dreams include pursuing a career in my field, contributing to the community through volunteering, and exploring entrepreneurial opportunities.
To fellow refugees and migrants, I offer these words of encouragement: stay resilient, embrace new opportunities, cultivate gratitude, and connect with your community."
Sponsored refugee, CORS programme
At a Glance
Individual Wellbeing
Systems Change
Individual Wellbeing
Individual Wellbeing
What People Say
I recommend it to anyone who loves learning at any stage. Never too late. We may think we should go always in the same direction. Sometimes, when we open our minds to explore new experiences we find programmes, like Host International. It changed my life.”
Participant, Work Savvy Programme