Move for Life is IASP’s global campaign for World Suicide Prevention Day, bringing people around the world together through physical activity to raise awareness of suicide prevention, promote wellbeing, and support life-saving work.
Whether you walk, run, cycle, or move in your own way, every step helps create hope and reminds us of the power of community and connection.
Registration opens 1 August 2026
About Move for Life
Move for Life is a free, inclusive global event that runs each year from World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) to World Mental Health Day (10 October).
For one month, individuals, families, workplaces, schools, community groups and organisations commit to moving in ways that suit them while helping to shine a light on suicide prevention.
The campaign is built on a simple idea: movement brings people together. By taking part, you’re helping to start conversations, reduce stigma, strengthen connections and show support for everyone affected by suicide.
Why Move for Life?
Suicide affects individuals, families and communities across every country.
While there is no single solution, we know that connection, compassion and open conversations can make a real difference. Physical activity also plays an important role in supporting mental wellbeing, helping people feel connected, resilient and engaged with their communities.
Move for Life combines these ideas into one global campaign that encourages people everywhere to move with purpose.
Together we can:
- Raise awareness of suicide prevention
- Encourage conversations about mental health
- Support wellbeing through movement
- Build stronger, more connected communities
- Raise funds to support IASP’s work in suicide prevention
Everyone can take part
Move for Life has been designed so everyone can participate.
Whether you’re training for a marathon, walking the dog, cycling to work, joining a community class or taking five minutes to stretch, your movement counts.
This campaign isn’t about athletic performance.
It’s about creating moments of connection, improving wellbeing and standing together in support of suicide prevention.
Choose an activity you enjoy or one that suits your abilities.
There are no minimum distances and no competition, just a shared commitment to moving for a meaningful cause.
How it works
- Register – Sign up for free as an individual or create a team.
- Choose your challenge – Set your own goal that suits your lifestyle and ability.
- Get moving – Log your activities throughout the campaign between 10 September and 10 October.
- Share your journey – Celebrate your progress, inspire others and spread awareness across your community and social media.
- Make an even bigger impact – Participation is free, but if you’d like to, you can raise funds to help support IASP’s work in suicide prevention.
Fundraising
Participation is free, but many participants choose to raise funds alongside their challenge.
Every donation helps IASP continue its work to advance suicide prevention through research, education, advocacy and global collaboration.
Together we can create lasting change.
Take part as a team
Move for Life is an opportunity for workplaces, universities, schools, community groups and organisations to unite around a shared purpose.
By creating a team, you can:
- promote staff wellbeing
- encourage meaningful conversations
- strengthen team connections
- demonstrate your commitment to mental health
- support suicide prevention worldwide
Resources and promotional materials are available to help your organisation get involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take part?
Anyone, anywhere in the world.
Is there a registration fee?
No. Participation is completely free.
Do I have to raise money?
No. Fundraising is entirely optional.
Can I choose any activity?
Yes. Move in whatever way suits your interests, goals and abilities.
Do I have to complete a certain distance?
No. Set a goal that feels meaningful and achievable for you.
Can I join as part of a team?
Absolutely. Families, friends, workplaces, schools and organisations are all encouraged to participate together.
Join the movement.
Together, we can help change the narrative on suicide.
