Empowering
the future
An inclusive national youth-led platform enriching and supporting the lives of Sikh youths of New Zealand.
About
SYNZ is a registered charity dedicated to the empowerment of Sikh youths in New Zealand.
Throughout its tenure, SYNZ has organised multiple social and religious events on an annual basis, including two annual camps. As an organisation dedicated to young Sikhs, SYNZ considers the well-being of Sikh youths in New Zealand as a core operational motivation.
Beyond religious events, SYNZ has offered career guidance, mental health talks, investment, and vehicle safety courses. SYNZ has proven itself to be a trusted and multicultural organisation with members from different ethnic backgrounds, truly testifying to the Guru's message of the unity of humanity.
Mission
What we set out to do
Providing a support network that cultivates an awareness and interest in the culture, identity, faith, and community of Sikh youths.
Align our programs, operations and management with the principles of Sikhi.
Collaborate and support other organisations that share the values of Sikh Youth New Zealand.
Innovating modern and practical approaches to engage Sikh youths.
What we do
More than events
Annual camps
Summer, winter and leadership camps bringing young Sikhs together for a few days of sangat, learning and fun.
Kirtan diwans
Youth-led kirtan programmes encouraging young Sikhs to engage with Gurbani, Sangeet and Sangat.
Career guidance
Sessions and mentoring that help young people navigate study, work and the years right after school.
Wellbeing
Mental health talks and open conversations, because well-being sits at the core of what we do.
Practical skills
Investment workshops and vehicle safety courses — the everyday skills that rarely get taught.
Community
Collaborating with organisations across New Zealand that share the values of Sikh Youth New Zealand.
