Social Change Collective

Youth-led. Action-focused. Community-powered.

Why we exist!

Back in 2017, SCC began with a simple question from a group of young people in Wellington: “Why aren’t we more involved in the big stuff?” Since then, we’ve grown into a community driven by a shared purpose — to create space for young people to learn, connect, and act on the issues that shape our world.

Our kaupapa is clear: we’re here to support rangatahi to step into their power — whether that’s through climate justice, social justice, or civic engagement. We believe that informed and connected young people are unstoppable.

OUR VISION
An Aotearoa where young people are actively shaping a socially and environmentally just future.

OUR WHY
The future we envision can only be achieved through intergenerational justice and kotahitanga. Too often, young people feel disconnected, disheartened, or unsure of how to cut through the noise and contribute meaningfully.

OUR HOW
We connect, educate, and enable young people to take action on the issues that matter.

We do this by creating space to:

Learn, understand, and hold space for dialogue on social and environmental issues
Build agency in the face of complex problems
Nurture community and connection
Be part of collective action to leave the world better than we found it

OUR POU

Connect

We bring together young people, organisations, and kaupapa across Aotearoa.
We engage regularly with our collective through accessible, interactive events and initiatives.

Educate

We hold space for learning, dialogue, and critical discussion.
We equip our collective with the knowledge, tools, and support to participate in change-making.

Enable

We create tangible, accessible pathways to action.
We empower our collective to spark a ripple effect of change in their own communities.

Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi

We strive to be a good Te Tiriti partner in everything we do.
We collaborate on community-led action, and commit to confronting racism and colonisation through our kaupapa and operations.

Join the Collective!

WHERE WE’RE BASED

Tāmaki Makaurau

Te Whanganui a Tara

Want to start a team in your city? Let’s chat!

CONTACT US!

Meet The Team

We’re youth-led, forever. Meet our chairs, board members, and regional activators who keep this kaupapa alive.

Our Chair

Ethan Reille

Kia ora! We’re working to build an Aotearoa where young people shape a socially and environmentally just future. We connect, educate, and empower rangatahi to take action, speak up, and create real change — always guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Our Board