HELP Auckland says services for survivors of sexual abuse have seen decreased grant funding, but fundraiser Ruth Davy says they need to remain free to ensure equitable access.

A new campaign is encorugaing you to Do Something HELPful for yourself or others during May, to raise funding to help free more New Zealanders from sexual abuse.

Davy says without these campaigns, they will have to turn away  more women and children whose lives are at risk.

Jessica Hopkins talked to Davy about the campaign and the sexual abuse epidemic.