YOUR AMBASSADORS
YOUR 2026 YOUTH AMBASSADORS
AARTHI
Aarthi is deeply passionate about youth leadership, community development, and social change. She has organised TEDx conferences, cultural events, and workshops that give young people a voice. Aarthi believes in the power of storytelling and collaboration and she’s excited to bring that energy to the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge.
ARI
Ari is from Tāmaki Makaurau and loves everything basketball, whether playing, coaching or watching it. Ari wants to ensure that all young people in Aotearoa get a glimpse of how other children live in different parts of the world and are encouraged to be part of the positive change that is needed.
EMMA GRACE
Emma Grace hails from Ngāti Paoa, but lives in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. She loves being creative, especially through music and writing, and is happiest when reading a good book. With a strong passion for social justice, Emma Grace joined the World Vision team to bring hope and help shape equitable change in the world.
MEG
Meg enjoys music, long walks and numerous creative hobbies, as well as travelling and meeting new people. Passionate about social justice Meg thrives on new challenges and believes every person deserves care and equality. Her goal as a youth ambassador is to encourage students to aim higher in their fundraising and realise the difference they can make.
Meet your celeb ambassadors for this year's challenge!
Paige Tapara
From singing in her bedroom at just 12 years old to taking on the world stage, Paige has won Best Māori Female Solo Artist at the Waiata Māori Music Awards, released two EPs and an album, and even performed with the Jonas Brothers at Spark arena. Her second EP, Always Growing, even went platinum in South Korea! Paige also got the ultimate stamp of approval from none other than Billie Eilish, who shared one of Paige’s videos on Instagram!
Paige believes in the power of collective action, saying, "It doesn’t take a huge amount of effort for me, or for the rest of Aotearoa, to put 40 hours aside to help the people that really need us. And yet 40 hours from all of us, collectively, can make such a huge difference. If you have the opportunity to help, you should."
Wallace Sititi
New Zealand rugby player, Wally has already made his mark on the international stage. But what stands out most isn’t just his skill - it’s his humility and heart.
Named after William Wallace from Braveheart (yes, really!), Wally was always destined for big things.
For him, aiga and faith are everything. His Christian faith keeps him grounded and focused on serving others - which is why he’s proud to support the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge and the difference it makes for children and families.
Brianna Fruean
Meet Brianna Fruean – a passionate Pacific climate advocate who’s been changing the world since she was just 11 years old!
At 16, Brianna made history as the youngest-ever winner of the Climate Change, Environmental Protection Award at the Commonwealth Youth Awards! Whether she’s visiting schools or speaking at major UN Conferences, she’s always inspiring others to be part of the solution.
Brianna says, "For anyone wanting to join the fight against climate change, this is a great start. It begins with just 40 hours..."
Caleb Clarke
Meet Caleb Clarke – our favourite powerhouse winger who is loved for his blistering runs across the try line! Off the field, Caleb’s all about leaving a legacy bigger than rugby, inspiring young people like you and using his platform to spread positivity.
This is Caleb's sixth year working with World Vision to support the 40 Hour Challenge. He travelled to Malawi in 2023 to see the impact of the campaign firsthand. After seeing it up close, Caleb’s more fired up than ever to get involved and make a difference!
He says, “The World Vision 40 Hour Challenge is special because it gets New Zealanders on board to help people around the world who are in need. The coolest thing is giving back to those who are less fortunate than yourself.”
Ready to make a difference? Start fundraising today!
