Complex problems rarely have simple solutions, so ever since I
began building First Foundation in 1998 the mechanism for achieving
this objective has evolved and changed.
Rather it is a private, grass roots initiative
of individuals and organisations all contributing to
the many different facets of the programme to the extent that
they are able.
I am greatly humbled and encouraged when I consider how many people
have contributed to First Foundation simply because they believe in
who the scheme is helping, and how it is helping them.
The Scholars are also humbled, and recognise the
responsibility that comes with a First Foundation scholarship. It
is my desire that the legacy that everyone involved in First
Foundation has created will some day be carried on by the bright
young people that the scheme has helped. I have little doubt that
they will be far more effective champions of this cause than I.
Finally, I would like to acknowledge the contribution of a
couple of key people and organisations without whom First
Foundation may have remained merely a good idea: Vikki
Brannagan and Sarah O'Brien, cornerstone Trustees in the Project's
early years; and Coca Cola Amatil and Fletcher Aluminium, companies
with the courage and vision to pilot the scheme at it's
beginning.
Steven Carden
Founder
First Foundation