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A community trust in Ōtautahi Christchurch

Restoring
belonging

One community at a time, we support locally led ideas that help people feel connected, well and at peace.

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Community gathering featured on Sakinah Community Trust's existing website

What is Sakinah?

A feeling of calm, safety and belonging.

Sakinah Community Trust is a women-led Christchurch organisation. Our name speaks to a state of tranquillity, reassurance and peace—and to the community connections that help it grow.

We carry forward the compassion shown after 15 March 2019 by supporting initiatives that bring people together and strengthen the wellbeing of our communities.

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Find your way in

There are many ways to take part.

Bring an idea, show up for your community or help create a place where more people feel they belong.

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People gathered at a Sakinah community event Come together.See events ↗ Community members taking part in a local activity Bring an idea to life.Funding information ↗ Community members sharing time together Offer what you can.Explore Khidmah ↗ Community gathering from Sakinah Community Trust Start a conversation.Contact Sakinah ↗

A shared moment, every year

Unity Week NZ

A nationwide invitation to remember, connect and build a more compassionate future together.

Launched in 2022, Unity Week NZ brings people together around understanding, nationhood, integrity, trust and you.

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What we work towards

Connection is something we build together.

We support projects and gatherings that strengthen community wellbeing, increase belonging and create opportunities to participate.

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“We are not just receivers of goodness but active contributors to the goodness of society at large.”From a published Sakinah trustee profile

People behind the Trust

Women-led. Rooted in lived experience.

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Portrait of Dr Hamimah Ahmat

Dr Hamimah Ahmat

Chair

A special educator and speech and language therapist advocating for collective healing and wellbeing.

Portrait of Dr Kiran Munir

Dr Kiran Munir

Treasurer

A researcher who hopes to see a close-knit community that helps and supports each other.

Portrait of Ambreen Naeem

Ambreen Naeem

Trustee

Focused on education, social cohesion and a more compassionate, connected Aotearoa New Zealand.

Community gathering, image from the existing Sakinah Trust website

Community-led support

Your idea can help neighbours feel more connected.

Sakinah manages grants for community-led projects. Support may be full, partial or matched, depending on the application and the Trust’s decision. Read the current eligibility information before requesting an application form.

How to apply

Every act of care helps make a place for belonging.

Explore a grant, join a gathering or get in touch about working together.

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