Helping Kiwis discover their inner bravery.
Building a braver future together.
The van Asch 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 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 The Leap Within, 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 The Leap Within 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
Who we work with.
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand is proud to support the van Asch Foundation and its flagship programme, The Leap Within. 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.
bungy.co.nz
Buddle Findlay
Buddle Findlay is one of New Zealand's leading commercial and public law firms. With offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and a strong presence in Queenstown, Buddle Findlay is firmly committed to supporting New Zealand communities. Buddle Findlay is proud to provide pro bono legal support to the van Asch Foundation. Buddle Findlay's Auckland office recently participated in a successful pilot of the adult Leap Within programme.
buddlefindlay.com
Central Lakes Trust
Central Lakes Trust (CLT) is a charitable trust committed to helping our community by offering funds for various charitable causes throughout the Central Lakes district and is proud to support the van Asch Foundation.
clt.net.nz