“Dismantling rigid concepts
of masculinity is the next step towards
true social progress on gender”
Our
Programmes
Many people complain about how badly boys and young men behave ‘nowadays’, but not enough is being done to correct such behavior. As previously stated, we must raise the right kind of men to face the challenges of the new age and drive equity within the social structure. We must ensure that men become their best selves and so positively impact the communities in which they live. Our programmes are focused on supporting men to make the necessary changes to how they see life and respond to its challenges, also preparing them for success in life.
Monthly Conversations
Monthly Conversations was conceived as an initiative that uses the medium of conversations for
sharing experiences and coming to shared insights and understandings about life and events in
the lives of participants. It is a form of group mentoring. The Conversations provide a platform
for discussions around the challenges and concerns people have in a ‘safe space’ and in a
group context and will hopefully help participants interrogate issues in their lives.
Research & Development
We have commenced research into harmful behavioural patterns which appear to be on the
increase among youths, such as rape, depression, drug/substance abuse… Gathering and
documenting information is the first step to understanding a problem. We hope our research will
provide valuable insights. Our documentaries will support our research initiatives by
interrogating the same issues in video taped conversations with diverse individuals.
Pass the Mic
This is a social hub for entertainment, socialising and sharing literary or other talents primarily
for 25 – 35 year olds (millennials). It’s an opportunity to share the spoken word, song, poetry
and opinions (through conversation) within a fun setting. Also … All work and no play makes
Jack a dull boy.
Talking boys Series
The Talking boys series is focused on the importance of raising good men in society, good
sons, good husbands, good fathers, good leaders. Without good men society cannot advance.
Talking boys beams a search light on challenges and issues relating to boys and men, so that
strenuous efforts can be made to retrieve our men, our sons, our society.
Annual Conference
Our Annual Conference provides an opportunity to engage with a wider audience on general
issues concerning men or of interest to men, whether on gender paradigms, business or other
subjects on a global, universal interest level.
Business Clinics
The Business Clinic is a programme designed to train aspiring business men in the rudiments of
starting and managing a business. It will also provide advisory support for budding
entrepreneurs.
Mentoring
boys to MEN Foundation recognizes the positive impact mentoring can have, and is using
mentoring as a framework for professional and life skills learning for the young men we interact
with. We hope our intervention through mentorship will be a significant factor in changing the
lives of boys and young men for the better and improving the current dismal social narrative.
Society needs all the help it can get!
Webinar Series
The boys to MEN Foundation webinar series addresses topical issues related to life, career,
business – indeed any subject matter that has relevance in today’s world.
Our Community Outreach – My Brothers Keeper