Helping Kiwis discover their inner bravery. Watch the video
Building a braver future together.
The van Asch Bungy Foundation is focused on helping Kiwis discover their inner bravery, strength, and resilience to face life’s challenges and build a braver future together.
Making a genuine impact.
At the van Asch Bungy Foundation, we believe that everyone has the potential to achieve extraordinary things when given the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to discover their inner bravery.
Founded by Henry van Asch, co-founder of AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand, our mission is to empower young New Zealanders with resilience, confidence, and self-belief to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Through innovative programmes like Live Brave, we combine classroom learning with experiential activities that inspire courage and transform lives. Grounded in over 35 years of experience helping people face their fears, we are extending this legacy to communities across New Zealand.
Transformative
experiences.
"This programme didn’t just teach me about bravery—it showed me that I’m capable of so much more than I believed. It was life changing."
“Since completing the programme, [the students] have come back to school with a very different outlook on life. They are saying: if I can do this, I can do anything. The whole bungy experience has been emotionally valuable for all involved and we thank you and your team for providing a life changing experience that our students will never forget.”
Teacher, Northcross Intermediate
“What an amazing experience Live Brave was for our Year 9 students... Thank you for the wonderful opportunity. I spoke with many of the [students], and they were buzzing whether they jumped or not. The mutual support and encouragement was noted by staff and we congratulated our students on their courageous and respectful attitude. There has been powerful learning for our students on many levels - thank you.”
Principal, Cromwell College
Our programmes
Live Brave
Our flagship programme combines evidence-based classroom teachings with an unforgettable outdoor experience - a bungy jump - to inspire young people to embrace their own capacity for bravery.
Live Brave is open to schools throughout New Zealand, bringing this transformative experience to communities across the country.
Talk to us about delivering Live Brave in your school
Enquire NowWho we work with.
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand is proud to support the van Asch Bungy Foundation and its flagship programme, Live Brave. Drawing on over 35 years of experience inspiring courage and confidence, this partnership helps empower young New Zealanders to embrace bravery, build resilience, and unlock their full potential.
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