Your donation directly supports hands-on STEM experiences that inspire tamariki and strengthen STEM education across Aotearoa. Donations go towards supporting programme delivery, equipment, resource development and access for schools and communities with limited resources across the country.

Yes! Donations are used where they are needed most — supporting programme delivery, maintaining and developing resources, and enabling Science Alive to reach more learners and provide maximum impact.

Where possible, we work with donors who wish to support specific programmes or focus areas, while also encouraging flexible giving to allow Science Alive to respond to community needs. If you have something specific you are interested in supporting, please get in touch.

Science Alive is a registered charitable organisation. Donations may be eligible for a tax credit; please check with Inland Revenue for individual guidance.

Yes. Regular giving provides sustainable support to ensure we can continue to create free to access high quality educational content for learners across the country. It also helps us plan and deliver engaging and immersive STEM programmes year-round. Please get in touch with us to tailor a donation schedule that suits you.

Community members can support Science Alive by volunteering, attending events, sharing our work through their networks, and advocating for STEM education locally. If you want to know more please get in touch HERE.

Communities are built on whānau, and whānau are where curiosity, confidence, and a sense of belonging are first sparked. Science Alive helps strengthen the foundations of the wider community through STEM learning that is accessible, inclusive, and relevant! By supporting educators, we empower the important kaiako who guide learning every day. By engaging tamariki, we spark curiosity, capability, and a love for learning. By involving whānau, we help learning extend beyond the classroom and into our homes and communities.

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Early STEM experiences help children build curiosity, confidence, and problem-solving skills. Hands-on learning makes these subjects engaging and accessible, setting strong foundations for future learning and helping more young people see themselves as capable learners.

Yes. We work with schools, libraries, councils, and community groups to deliver programmes and events in a wide range of settings across Canterbury and beyond. If you are located outside Canterbury and are interested in having Science Alive, please get in touch HERE.