The Broken Movement Trust

The Broken Movement Trust We advocate for equitable wellbeing outcomes by providing inclusive, strengths-based care that honours lived experiences and promotes long-term resilience.

The Broken Movement Trust (Te Pou Awatea) is committed to recovering and improving the lives of individuals and whānau who suffer from mental health distress – depression, anxiety, self-harm, or suicidal ideation... The Broken Movement Trust (Te Pou Awatea) is a nonprofit organisation committed to recovering, improving and working intensively with individuals and whānau who suffer from mental health disorders and issues – particularly those at crisis level and are at risk of su***de, self-harm and or withdrawal because of everyday life pressures. Founded on the principles of manaakitanga, kotahitanga and whakawhanaungatanga, we provide a safe space to heal free from mental health stereotypes and stigmas creating champions that are resilient and assured in their quest to becoming valued members of their whānau and society – whānau, hapū and iwi. With a concentrated effort on delivering transcendently powerful, mission-driven mental health and social support services, The Broken Movement Trust achieve its outcomes of improved social and mental health wellbeing outcomes through our Vision, Mission and Purpose. Uaratanga | Vision: A world where every individual facing mental health challenges is deeply valued, truly heard, and embraced within a community that uplifts, empowers, and heals—where cultural identity is honoured, voices ignite change, and every person finds strength, belonging, and hope. Whakatakanga | Mission: Our mission is to increase access to culturally responsive mental health services for whānau and individuals, empowering them through holistic, community-driven support. Aronga | Purpose:
1. Empowerment Through Lived Experience & Advocacy
Champion the voices of those with lived experience by fostering leadership, advocacy, and systemic change. Ensure individuals are not only heard but actively shape mental health policies, services, and community initiatives.

2. Culturally Inclusive & Holistic Healing Spaces
Create safe, culturally grounded spaces that honour diverse identities, traditions, and healing practices. Embrace a holistic approach that nurtures mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.

3. Strengthening Community & Collective Resilience
Build strong, interconnected communities where people uplift and support one another. Through education, outreach, and shared experiences, foster resilience, belonging, and long-term wellbeing for individuals and whānau. Mātāpono | Values:
1. Whakamana:
Creating opportunities of empowerment, validation, and respect.
2. Mana Motuhake:
Coaching through difficulties of self-determination, autonomy, and independence.
3. Whanaungatanga:
Fostering and strengthening relationships, connection, and kinship.
4. Aumangea:
Developing strong, brave, and resilient whānau and contributors of society—whānau, hapū, and iwi.

29/09/2025
In June 2005, deep in the Ethiopian countryside, a twelve-year-old girl was walking home from school when she was attack...
25/09/2025

In June 2005, deep in the Ethiopian countryside, a twelve-year-old girl was walking home from school when she was attacked by four men. Their intentions were chilling: to kidnap her and force her into marriage, a cruel practice still present in some remote areas. Dragged into an abandoned hut, beaten, and held captive, the girl endured seven days of terror with no sign of rescue.

Then, nature itself intervened.

Out of the forest emerged three wild lions. They charged at the kidnappers, forcing them to flee in panic. Left alone, the girl feared the worst—but instead of attacking her, the lions formed a protective circle around her. For hours they remained watchful and calm, as if she were one of their own.

When the police finally arrived, the lions silently withdrew and disappeared into the wilderness. Their guardianship ended as mysteriously as it had begun.

This extraordinary event defies explanation. In a world so often scarred by human cruelty, the girl’s salvation came not from people, but from nature itself. A living reminder that compassion can appear in the most unexpected places—and that, sometimes, the real beasts are not the ones with claws.

23/09/2025

Unfortunately... We live among dangerous, jealous, and dishonest people who hide behind friendly faces.😕 keep being authentic and shine the Light where these ones can’t.

21/09/2025

Never laugh at
anybody’s situation, because you just never know if someday you will find yourself in the very same position.🫤

21/09/2025

Dear mind… please switch off tonight, I really need to sleep 😴

The Road to Healing Aotearoa
21/09/2025

The Road to Healing Aotearoa

When a child feels unsafe, it’s not "shyness" it’s a warning.
Listen, believe, protect.


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The Broken Movement

The Broken Movement Trust was established for one simple reason, to create change.

We are a collective of individuals and strong personalities with the same shared vision. We acknowledge the need for change in the mental health sector and believe only through positive action can we create this.

It is our individual experiences that have lit a fire in our belly’s, created a movement in our hearts and the passion In our souls. We are a united front, determined to abolish mental illness through being active in the community.

To do this we must first acknowledge there is a problem, and that individuals from all walks of life are affected. We aim to empower individuals by providing the right tools, education and resources to succeed.