We empower communities
from the ground up
Find out more about who we are and what we do
Communities Action Trust is an organisation that specialises in working with diverse grassroots community organisations and government agencies, to support the wellbeing of the diverse communities.
We are passionate about the growth of our communities. We believe if the community succeeds, we succeed as a nation.
Working in collaboration and bringing key initiatives to action, we strengthen and nurture local diverse communities, contributing to social cohesion.
What do we do
Our mission
We promote social development through arts, community projects, outreach programmes, training and educational initiatives for the social inclusion and well being of diverse communities.
We believe in sharing our knowledge to achieve greater impact for community delivery.
Who do we work with?
We work with diverse groups - from grassroots organisations to not-for-profits to government agencies and corporates, to name a few.
Our expertise, experience and networks of diverse communities help us contribute to change.
How do we do it
We aim to achieve our mission through art activations, community services, outreach programmes, training, educational initiatives and projects.
CATNZ is particularly successful at promoting community participation and cultural awareness through festivals and community engagement programmes.
People who make this happen
At CATNZ, we believe in building stronger and inclusive communities.
Our mantra is to Give & Grow
Francine Tan
Programme Manager
Francine is from Singapore. With a strong multicultural background, she is passionate about bringing people from different ethnicities together.
Priti Garude
Communications Manager
Priti has a passion for helping the diverse communities of New Zealand grow and thrive.
Our Board
Sharron Cole QSO
Board Member
Sharron Cole served as the former Deputy Chief Commissioner of Families Commission, Director of Catholic Education and most recently as the Chief Executive of Midwifery Council.
Murali Kumar JP
Founding Board Member
Murali Kumar, a former Teacher from Singapore, has extensive experience working with diverse communities through his community engagement roles with Families Commission and Wellington Council. He also worked as a Relationship Manager with the Ministry of Social Development and most recently as a Place Manager with Auckland Council. Murali is currently the Centre Manager for English Language Partners. He is also the founder of CATNZ.
Sultan Eusoff JP
Founding Board Member
Sultan Eusoff served as a Diplomatic Officer with the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singapore. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of Islamic Associations New Zeland (FIANZ).
Dr George Thien
Board Member
Since joining the academia more than fifteen years ago, Dr Thien, a Senior Lecturer at AUT has taught papers in various disciplines, such as the professional Masters paper, Managing Organisations and People. Dr Thien is also the past Chair of the Auckland South East Asian Society.
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