Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director, Author at Kidpower International

Speaking Up to Stop Workplace Bullying and Harassment

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 28, 2019

We are helping to create cultures of respect and safety, thanks to Kidpower supporters like you.

Thank you! We topped our #GivingTuesday goals!

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 9, 2019

Thanks to the generosity and help of many people, we exceeded our goal by more than $1,000, and we had more than twice the number of donors for #GivingTuesday than last year! This is a wonderful start to our year-end fundraising campaign! The $6,100 raised will be a big help in enabling Kidpower to continue […]

Use your voice to stop an attack!

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 3, 2019

“When a large older boy threatened to drown my 10-year old daughter, she yelled until he left her alone! What she had practiced three years earlier came back to her in her time of need. I’ve made sure to tell other parents just how valuable Kidpower is in giving us resources to protect our kids.”

Respecting Differences to Create Welcoming Environments

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 2, 2019

“Kidpower’s ongoing commitment to inclusiveness has helped me to make the world a safer place for my transgender child!” — Jackie, Mom – Ally – Advocate

It’s never too late to tell

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 2, 2019

“Teaching the kids in our club that it is ‘never too late to tell’ stopped abuse that had gone on for over a year! Kidpower’s safety lessons helped this child have the confidence and courage to tell his parents and get the help he needs – and has also led to other kids being protected from this man’s predatory behavior.”