Our Mission & Impact

Our Mission: Empowering young women to thrive — in sport and in life.

We exist to honour Tania’s belief in the power of sport to grow confident, resilient young women. Through scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development, we help girls from all walks of life reach their full potential.

We believe in equity, inclusion, and the value of backing someone who might not otherwise get the chance.

It’s about more than sport — it’s about creating a sisterhood, a pathway, and a future worth chasing.

100%

of Scholars Report Personal Growth

$1.5M+

Scholarship Funding Committed

14+

Sports codes represented

84,000+

Balls delivered free to NZ schools

Our Impact: Empowering Young Women to Lead On and Off the Field

At the Tania Dalton Foundation, our support creates meaningful ripple effects—reaching far beyond the individual athlete. Our three-year scholarship programme nurtures not just sporting talent, but strong, authentic leaders who uplift their communities. Here's how that impact grows over time.

Short-Term Outcomes Laying the Foundation

From the moment a young woman becomes part of the TDF whānau, she gains access to support that begins to shift her world.

  • Reduced financial stress for families—more time and space to thrive.
  • Access to travel, gear and opportunities that allow recipients to fully participate in their sport.
  • Personal growth through workshops focused on mindset, resilience, and self-awareness.
  • New relationships—with mentors, peers and sponsors—that open eyes and hearts to what’s possible.
  • An immediate sense of belonging to something bigger than themselves.

Medium-Term Outcomes – Building Strength and Confidence

As the scholarship journey progresses, so too does the young woman’s growth and the impact on those around her.

  • Increased confidence to lead, both on and off the field
  • Tangible skill development for life, leadership and future careers.
  • Deeper understanding of identity, purpose and values.
  • Enhanced connection to communities, schools, and grassroots sport.
  • Greater visibility of women in sport—and pride for families, clubs and codes.

Long-Term Outcomes – Creating Legacy and Change

The impact doesn’t stop when the scholarship ends. Our alumni carry Tania’s values forward, making waves in their communities and beyond.

  • Women who lead with authenticity, courage and compassion.
  • More role models advocating for equity in sport and leadership.
  • Stronger pathways for young women to succeed in sport, study, and life.
  • Whānau and communities empowered through shared pride, resilience and support.
  • A living legacy of giving back, lifting others, and inspiring the next generation.
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Help us grow the next generation of leaders.

Our mission is only possible with the support of people who believe in equity, sport, and opportunity.

Help us grow the next generation of leaders.