Help the charities helping abused children

The Herald is this week investigating just how bad child abuse has become in New Zealand, whether we are getting justice for the victims and what is being done to turn things around.

And we are asking you to help some of the charities which are trying to make things better.

Because for every Lillybing or Nia Glassie, there are thousands of other children who have been abused, neglected or maltreated by the very people supposed to love and care for them.

Below are links to stories of charities making a difference and how to donate to them.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: This organisation cares for grandchildren who have been abused, abandoned or their parents suffered from drug/alcohol abuse or mental illness and weren't able to care for them.
Donate

Jigsaw: An umbrella group of 31 organisations providing a variety of services, all related to preventing child abuse or helping the victims of it.
Donate

Starship Foundation: This organisation raises money for various projects and research, including a new programme that reduces non-accidental shaken baby syndrome injuries by nearly 50 per cent.
Donate

Family Works: The child and family service of Presbyterian Support Northern supports children to overcome the effects of domestic violence through counselling and other supported programmes.
Donate

Barnardos: Offers a range of child and family services and early childhood care and education. Speaks out for children
Donate

Read all the stories in the series here