United We Still Stand Christchurch Six Months On

As the Healing Begins, Love Continues to Prevail.

The 15th of March, 2019, will forever be remembered as one of New Zealand’s darkest days.

The events of that day, when 51 people lost their lives in the Christchurch mosque attacks, will always be etched in our collective memory.

Six months on, while many struggle to rebuild their lives, they still express thanks for the enormous outpouring of love, support and kindness.

From tens of millions of dollars raised for victims and their families to thousands of people turning up at mosques to show solidarity, Kiwis met the tragedy that unfolded in Christchurch head on.

There’s still a long way to go in the healing process, and many are still in need of help, so do reach out if you are able to donate your time, money or any special services – or if you are in need of support yourself.

LOVE AND ACTION

Stories of bravery, heroism and compassion flowed following the shootings – tales of Abdul Aziz, the man who tried to scare the gunman off with a credit card machine, and Naeem Rashid, who died after trying to tackle him to the ground at Al Noor Mosque.

It’s their names, and the names of the victims, that are still spoken in New Zealand today. Following the lead of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, the name of the man accused of the crime is largely ignored.