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You. Are. Awesome.

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jan 17, 2020

Thanks to the donations of many supporters just like you, we successfully broke through our $25,000 end of year fundraising goal and all your individual donations in December 2019 were...

Celebrating our Tapestry of Generosity

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 31, 2019

Happy New Year’s Eve! As 2019 draws to a close, I want to celebrate the “Tapestry of Commitment” of thousands of people just like you who have given their donations, time, ideas, connections, spaces, and homes for over 30 years to make Kidpower into the powerful force for safety that we have become today!

The Multiplier Effect = Greater Safety for Millions

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 31, 2019

Did you know? Thanks to donations from people like you, Kidpower has helped 100s of schools, organizations, and companies with our expert consulting, training, and curriculum development, so that they can effectively use the safety skills and strategies we teach in their own important services.

These collaborations lead to what we call the “Multiplier Effect” which furthers our reach exponentially. Why? Because millions more youth and their adults can gain greater safety and confidence through access to our vital safety skills, positive practice teaching approach, and promoting inclusiveness.

Staying Out of Violent Relationships

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 30, 2019

Thanks to generous donations from people like you, we are able to help people learn safe practices to stop domestic violence.

Instead of Freezing, Taking Positive Action

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 30, 2019

Thanks to generous donations from people like you, we are helping people with disabilities protect themselves from assault. We hear many stories from special education teachers and advocates.

Letting Go With Peace of Mind

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 29, 2019

Thanks to generous donations from people like you, countless kids know how to take charge of their safety, and countless parents, including me, have more peace of mind!

Stopping Body-Shaming By Protecting Your Feelings

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 29, 2019

Countless people struggle with feeling bad about their appearance — and endure cruel comments from others. Thanks to generous donations from people like you, we are able to teach emotional safety skills to help.

Speaking Up to Stop Workplace Bullying and Harassment

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 28, 2019

We are helping to create cultures of respect and safety, thanks to Kidpower supporters like you.

Thank you! We topped our #GivingTuesday goals!

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 9, 2019

Thanks to the generosity and help of many people, we exceeded our goal by more than $1,000, and we had more than twice the number of donors for #GivingTuesday...

Use your voice to stop an attack!

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 3, 2019

“When a large older boy threatened to drown my 10-year old daughter, she yelled until he left her alone! What she had practiced three years earlier came back to her in her time of need. I’ve made sure to tell other parents just how valuable Kidpower is in giving us resources to protect our kids.”

Respecting Differences to Create Welcoming Environments

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 2, 2019

“Kidpower’s ongoing commitment to inclusiveness has helped me to make the world a safer place for my transgender child!” — Jackie, Mom – Ally – Advocate

It’s never too late to tell

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 2, 2019

“Teaching the kids in our club that it is ‘never too late to tell’ stopped abuse that had gone on for over a year! Kidpower’s safety lessons helped this child have the confidence and courage to tell his parents and get the help he needs – and has also led to other kids being protected from this man’s predatory behavior.”