Back a Bro
When he puts his hand up, help us say yes.
For more than 38 years, men across Te Tauihu have come to RISE because they know they need to change for their partners and their kids. More of them are reaching out than ever, and many come early, before things get worse at home. That is when we can do the most for them and their whānau.
There is no longer any funding for this work, so for now RISE is paying for these men's places from its own resources, but this is not sustainable. Back a Bro helps make sure we never have to turn anyone away.
Back a Bro today
You can give weekly or once through Givealittle. A gift of $40 a week pays for one man's whole journey with us, and gifts of $5 or more get a 33% tax credit.
Give on GivealittleIf you would prefer to make a donation directly, please contact us: manager@rise.net.nz or 03 548 3850.
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For most men reaching out is the hardest thing to do, and when you get told no we can't help, it really has a big impact on them.Logan, Back a Bro campaign champion
Why Back a Bro
The man who asks for help early is the one we can do the most for
Many men come to RISE on their own because they know something needs to change at home. The earlier we work with a man, the more we can do with him and his whānau.
Helping early is where the gains are greatest, before the police callout or a protection order, and most importantly before tamariki grow up thinking this is how men behave.
“I just wish I had known there was this sort of support available a long time ago, because perhaps I wouldn't be where I am now.” Paul*, RISE Non-Violence Programme
What your backing pays for
- Weekly group sessions with skilled facilitators
- One-on-one support where he needs it
- Wraparound support for him and his whānau
- Kai and practical resources
What changes
When men do the work, whānau are safer
Everyone who finishes working with RISE is asked what changed.
Percentage who agreed or strongly agreed, out of Non-Violence Programme participants who answered each question. RISE client evaluations, August 2024 – September 2026.
“Interactions with the boys/kids is more positive. Time spent together as a family has increased. Communication between my partner and I is healthier.”
“Thank you RISE for all you have done for me & my children and our future.”
“I have changed so much others have noticed it in me.”
“Attend RISE willingly, it really helps whānau.”
Our champion
One bro backs another, and another
Logan came to RISE at one of the lowest points of his life. Today he is the champion of Back a Bro. Read Logan's story
Backing a bro is not just backing one bro, because you back one bro and eventually they back another and another and another, which will continue to happen, causing that small ripple effect that supports so many others than just one bro.
I couldn't be more excited to support such a kaupapa.
LoganFor employers
Back a Bro at work
Employers can back a group of men, match staff giving, or bring Be There training to their team.
Bequests
Leave a gift in your will
A bequest to RISE helps the next generation of men break the cycle long after today. We are happy to talk it through in confidence.
Protecting the men we work with
Every story here is shared with consent, and names are changed. You back the programme, not an individual, so no one's progress is ever reported to donors.
Accountable
RISE has worked with whānau in Te Tauihu for over 38 years and is approved by the Ministry of Social Development, Oranga Tamariki, the Ministry of Justice and Ara Poutama Aotearoa. Registered charity CC24151.