Youth Encounter’s therapeutic, activity-based pathways of mentoring, counselling, therapy, camps, and leadership development empower young people aged 9–24 to move from insecurity to identity, from despondency to purpose, from despair to hope, and from victimisation to resilience. Based in Paengaroa, Te Puke, they serve young people across the Bay of Plenty and welcome rangatahi from throughout New Zealand to join them and live life wide open.

 

To Live Life Wide Open is the ultimate expression of ones truest self, to thrive as the person you were created to be. They believe every person is born with mana — an inherent value that can be nurtured and developed. Youth Encounter are dedicated to creating an environment where genuine acceptance can be found and authentic connections formed.