Beautiful people doing incredible work, we have loved supporting our brother Richie Hardcore on his important mahi

The Rise Above Charitable Trust supports people who are outside mainstream education, on a journey of recovery, or involved with the justice system. Through martial arts, peer support, and mentorship, Rise Above empowers individuals to build resilience, create positive change, and break intergenerational cycles.

Our involvement with Rise Above has extended far beyond simply documenting a programme. We've had the privilege of being welcomed into the Trust, capturing workshops, training sessions, and the everyday moments where confidence grows, connections are forged, and lives begin to change. These are the quiet moments that speak volumes about the impact of the kaupapa, safe places where change can happen.

Working closey with Richie to share, the experiences, values, and unwavering commitment that have shaped the organisation was simply a joy for us. Through film and photography, our goal has been to create an honest portrait of a kaupapa grounded in compassion, accountability, and the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to rise above their circumstances.

It's an honour to help and share stories of people making such a genuine difference.