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Our work with First Nations

Māori men have much worse physical and mental health outcomes compared to all other men in New Zealand.

Movember is determined to address this by partnering with Māori communities and organisations. Through innovative programing and systems change we hope to improve the way these men receive healthcare and support services.

Reconciliation Commitment

A man overlooking a view of bushland.
Movember

Change starts at home. The Movember team is committed to building greater understanding of colonial history and the impacts on our relationships with Indigenous peoples. This relationship building continues to lead us to make a formal commitment to each other and our Movember community. In the spirit of treaty, many meaningful relationships with individuals and organizations have been made, and we believe that many more will follow.

Projects we fund

A group of people in a Canadian Indigenous community posing for a group photo.
Movember

Connecting to culture and traditional ways of being are known protective factors for mental health and wellbeing.

Movember works with Indigenous communities in Australia, New Zealand and Canada to restore connection to culture across three areas: land-based programs, social connection programs and correctional services programs.

Community partnerships

A group of Maori men performing a Haka dance.
Movember

Movember is dedicated to partnering with Indigenous communities in Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada to restore connection to culture. Our large-scale commitment to First Nations communities aims to tackle the alarming health disparities experienced by Indigenous men through holistic, community-driven approaches. To achieve better health outcomes, we must prioritise social and emotional wellbeing.

From the community we support
Photo of a smiling group of people watching an ice hockey game from the sidelines.
From the community we support

Our Bros Groups provide a unique opportunity for Maori men and fathers to come together, share experiences, and support each other in their journey towards improved mental wellbeing and personal growth. Through cultural activities, peer support, and access to vital services, we are creating stronger, healthier communities for generations to come.

– Tony Cook of TeRūnanga o TeRarawa