At Givart, we’ve always dreamed of creating a space where everyone — kids, teens, adults — could join in the spirit of giving. We believe young people bring a fresh spark, big hearts, and incredible creativity to the table. Truth is, we really, really tried to find a way to let minors (under 18) have their own accounts on Givart.
But after months of digging, consulting, and looking at the fine print, we had to face the hard reality: international law, child protection frameworks, and online safety requirements make it too risky — for the youth themselves, and for the trust we’re trying to build globally.
The Legal Stuff (in plain English)
Different countries have different rules about online platforms and minors. Some require strict parental consent, others demand age-verification systems, and many have privacy laws designed to shield kids from being tracked or exploited.
When you add in cross-border issues — because Givart is global, not just Kiwi — the picture gets even trickier. If we let a 14-year-old from New Zealand sign up, what happens when their act of giving is funded by someone in Europe, or minted as an NFT in the US? Each region has its own child-protection standards. If we got even one of those wrong, it could put youth at risk and put Givart in breach of serious international obligations.
We decided we’d rather be safe than sorry — and keep our credibility as a platform that puts people first.
But Here’s the Good News: Youth Co-Creation!
Just because we can’t offer independent logins for minors doesn’t mean young people are shut out. Far from it. Givart is built for collaboration.
We encourage youth to co-create alongside their parents or guardians. Here’s how it works:
Parents hold the account (and the legal responsibilities).
Young people bring their ideas, energy, and perspective — whether that’s helping dream up Acts of Giving, taking the photo, or snapping the moment of kindness as it happens.
Together, they can upload, share, and celebrate the art of giving.
It’s not about cutting kids out. It’s about making sure they’re protected while still giving them space to shine.
Why This Matters to Us
We know young people care about the world — maybe more than any other generation. They want to act, create, and inspire. At Givart, we want to back that energy.
By making youth participation a family effort, we’re keeping everyone safe while still letting the next generation shape what giving looks like. In our eyes, that’s a win-win.
Final Word
We’ll always keep looking for ways to open the doors wider, but for now, youth on Givart means working side-by-side with whānau. That’s pretty Kiwi, really — we do things together, we look after our tamariki, and we make sure the next generation is supported, not left to go it alone.
So if you’re a young creative with a big heart, grab Mum, Dad, or your guardian, and come join us. We can’t wait to see what you co-creat.
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