Monty Betham Steps for Life Foundation

Help us to continue the work we do in the community... Empowering NZ youth and their families one step at a time!

Auckland

Steps for Life was developed in 2010 to take a proactive approach to reducing the rate of obesity among our youth but having seen first hand and listening to our youth the magnitude of this epidemic encompasses so many other issues they face - anxiety, depression, lack of self worth, drugs and alcohol to name a few. Steps for Life has now evolved and takes a holistic approach to the general health and well being of young New Zealanders through a 10 week programme. It provides the knowledge and tools required for our youth to live happier, healthier lives focusing on physical health, nutrition, mind health and family. This programme has seen some remarkable results.

Steps for Life focuses on four key areas:

• Physical Health

• Healthy Food (nutrition)

• Mind Health

• Healthy Family

Steps for Life takes a holistic approach focusing on the four key areas that fit together like a puzzle. If one piece is missing the puzzle is incomplete. This whole-person approach provides a big picture of overall well-being and gives you the opportunity to be a healthier you.

Making a donation will help us to continue the work we do in the community.

More about us

The Monty Betham ‘Steps for Life’ Foundation is a not-for-profit registered incorporated charity. It was established to support our youth in the drive against obesity. Our focus is to ensure that we provide our youth with the right tools and the ‘steps’ required to fight obesity ‘for life’.

Currently 1 in 9 New Zealand children are obese with 1 in 5 overweight. Obesity is the main modifiable driver of the type 2 diabetes epidemic and a significant factor for other diseases such as cardiovascular disease, ischaemic stroke and several common cancers. Obesity in childhood and adolescence is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in adulthood.

Our children are our future and it is our responsibility to ensure that they reach their full potential and have a good start in life. The Monty Betham ‘Steps for Life’ Foundation is focused on empowering young New Zealander’s and their families to make real sustainable changes that will reduce the rate of obesity in New Zealand and enable our youth to reach their full potential in life.