What does MFAL do?

MFAL was set up to assist financially stressed families that cannot afford Maths support and are in desperate need for funded maths tutoring or other initiatives. We help kids that otherwise wouldn’t have these opportunities because of various barriers, opening their world through education.

Our initiatives

Sponsorship Programme Business or community sponsors provide funding for a set number of children to receive one-to-one in person or online tutoring

Fun with Numbers Programme - Former refugees and new immigrant children to NZ.A programme to help immigrant and refugee children learn language and culture, connect with other immigrant families, have fun with maths, and build their school confidence by realising that maths is globally the same.

Online CoursesProviding teachers and students with new tools and different ways to learn, to create confident pupils and boost key skills.

Meet a few of our students who have Mathematics funding.

Fun with Numbers pilot programme

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Mathematics for a Lifetime News

Answer to New Zealand's maths problem remains elusive.

October 24th 2023 At primary and intermediate school, Megan was a quick learner. She flew through most subjects, scoring good marks in an advanced learning programme. But maths made her feel sick to her stomach. NowRead more

Welcome Marrissa - new Approved Tutor

July 4th 2023Ngaa mihi nui e te whaanau my name is Marrissa Rawiri-Flogdell. I currently teach at Hamilton North School. My reason for supporting and joining MFAL is that I want to give back to the community. OurRead more

Welcome Megan

May 25th 2023As a parent and a photographer working with young children, I'm passionate about children having strong foundations that set them up for the rest of their life. So much of a person's happiness, succeRead more

Narelle Brooks

February 10th 2023I have joined the team at MFAL as administrator as I am highly passionate about helping others. Being involved with MFAL is a huge honour. Jean's set up of this Charitable Trust allows theRead more

Michelle Flemming - Board member

February 10th 2023As a mother of two, one of my children had high and extreme learning challenges. Despite this happening they have been able to complete and study to have an exciting career. Personally, I can understRead more

What's so important about Maths anyway?

February 9th 2023Mathematics helps children develop problem solving skills, logical thinking, and the ability to analyse and evaluate information. It also helps them understand relationships between different conceptRead more

Christmas shopping sorted!

November 23rd 2022We all have that someone who is difficult to buy for… imagine the gift of education! This year we have Christmas baubles at varying prices to solve your Christmas gift problems! At MathematicsRead more

Fal Shah's introduction

October 26th 2022I believe education is very important for each one of us, as it sets us up for a lifetime. My main reason for joining MFAL is their cause, where they provide essential education and the right supportRead more

Four key outcomes for our children's future using mathematical support.

October 26th 2022Financial capabilities for fundingImmediate outcomes include greater confidence and familiarity with numbers will assist in day to day financial interactions and budgeting. Long term impact meansRead more

Stacey Godsmark - welcome

May 17th 2022Growing Up – the access to quality, affordable support in educational development was either non-existent or out of reach. The pathways that were available; though limited, appeared to beRead more

Ben van Rooy | Friend of MFAL

January 21st 2022Though often used interchangeably, equality and equity are quite different. Equality simply means everyone is treated the same exact way, regardless of need or any other individual difference.Read more

Fiona Watson - Approved Tutor

January 18th 2022I am a trained and experienced primary school teacher who, since 2011, has run a tuition business for children aged 5 years to 13 years old, focussing on maths, reading and writing. Most of my sessioRead more

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We've done a count! Six hundred and nineteen students have been helped since MFAL began! Do you struggle to decide which charities to support? Do you feel overwhelmed by the vast selection of organisations, unsure of which ones to trust with your hard-earned money? Introducing Mathematics for a Lifetime - the perfect solution to take the stress out of giving. Our Trust helps you base your giving on your values and interests, allowing you to easily track your help providing simple giving for one-time gifts or monthly giving. Make your giving efforts count with Mathematics for a Lifetime Charitable Trust. Invest in this cause and organisation for kiwi kids whose lives you care about most today! Come join our team of people making a difference in their communities.

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Success in Maths = Better Opportunities

Young people can more easily transition to tertiary education, training and employment when they do better in maths. Our work helps to provide financially disadvantaged young people with access to the best opportunities possible.

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