Our history | o mātou hītori

The Broken Movement Trust (Te Pou Awatea) emerged from a community fundraiser called “Raise the Bar” in October 2019. Over 700 people came together, united by a shared purpose to raise awareness about mental health and support those in need. This event wasn’t just a gathering; it was a testament to the strength of community and the urgent need to address mental health challenges together.

Inspired by the overwhelming response, The Broken Movement Trust was established as a Charitable Trust, driven by a mission to give a voice to the voiceless and create a safe, healing space for individuals impacted by trauma and mental health struggles. At its core, the Trust is about connection, understanding, and lifting our whānau and communities out of despair.

The Broken Movement Trust (Te Pou Awatea) is more than an organisation; it’s a movement. A movement built on the belief that no one should face their struggles alone, and that healing happens when we come together as a community. Through shared experiences, empathy, and action, we are committed to breaking cycles of pain and building pathways of hope, one step at a time.