About Us
Mission Statement
The Jonah Lomu Foundation exists to honour the legacy of Jonah Lomu by creating meaningful opportunities for young people and communities to thrive through sport, health awareness, and community empowerment.
Inspired by Jonah’s journey with the All Blacks and his resilience in the face of health challenges, the Foundation is grounded in values of humility, strength, and service. We are committed to removing barriers to youth participation in sport by providing access to resources, development pathways, and mentorship that foster confidence, discipline, and leadership.
The Foundation also promotes health education and awareness, supporting initiatives that encourage early intervention and provide guidance for families navigating serious health conditions. Through partnering with community organisations, schools, health professionals and organisations, we aim to build informed and resilient communities.
At its core, the Foundation is dedicated to uplifting communities through inclusive, and sustainable programmes that reflect the spirit of Jonah’s legacy and what he stood for.
As Jonah's family and custodians of his name in it's entirely, Nadene, Brayley and Dhyreille are committed to ensuring that every initiative embodies his values and creates lasting impact.
Through this work, the Jonah Lomu Foundation transforms inspiration into action — empowering the next generation to dream, achieve, and lead.
Get ready - The Jonah Lomu Foundation is about to unveil something big. Built on legacy, led with purpose, focused on youth. Coming soon!!
We’re beyond excited to unveil something truly special—one of our signature Jonah Lomu Foundation events is coming to life, the anticipation is building, and trust us… this is one you won’t want to miss—watch this space.
For Sponsorship opportunities or information on how you can join the movement in making an impactful difference for our rangatahi, their whanau, and our communities; contact the team today.
Lomu Family accept Pasifika Hall of Fame - honouring Jonah as First Inductee.
Jonah inducted into the First Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame.
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JONAH - THE YOUNGEST IN ALL BLACK HISTORY
Before Jonah became a global icon of the fifteen-a-side game, he had already set the world alight on the sevens stage.
As a schoolboy, at 18 years of age, Jonah was the driving force behind the dominance of the All Black sevens team at Hong Kong Stadium. Claiming three consecutive titles from 1994, 1995 and
1996, remarkably, not losing a single match during that era.
It was not merely victory; it was history being written.
But what made Jonah truly extraordinary was not just his power, pace, or presence. It was his ability to transcend the sport itself.
He inspired children in countries where rugby was barely known.
He became a symbol of possibility and proof that greatness can come from humility, courage, and belief.
There will never be another Jonah.
A once-in-a-generation athlete. A once-in-a-lifetime human being.
The Foundation represents the ambitions Jonah carried in his heart: to grow the game globally, to unite cultures and communities through sport, and to create opportunity and inspiration for future generations within today's challenging society we live amongst.
This Jonah Lomu Foundation stands for everything Jonah was and will always be remembered for: strength with kindness, dominance with grace, global impact rooted in deep family values.
Jonah’s imprint on the world did not end, it evolved. Through his extraordinary presence, Jonah drew millions to the game who had never watched rugby before, forever changing its global reach. Today, with your support, Nadene, Brayley, and Dhyreille carry that legacy forward through the Jonah Lomu Foundation , honouring a husband and a father, by uplifting individuals, strengthening communities, and supporting families to create meaningful change where it matters most.
To this day, Jonah Lomu remains one of the greatest try scorers in Rugby World Cup history, achieving his remarkable tally across just two tournaments. While his record has since been equalled, it has only been matched over three World Cups - further highlighting the extraordinary impact, dominance, and legacy Jonah delivered on rugby’s biggest stage.
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