On Tuesday the 18th of June, 2024 was an amazing day for the Mike Yanou Foundation! Since the beginning of this year, we’ve been working tirelessly to empower talented children in crisis-affected communities through our STUDENTS IN ARTIVISM PROJECT with…
It has been proposed that teaching boys about puberty and menstruation can help lessen the stigma associated with menstruation and the unfavourable attitudes toward it. To raise an understanding of puberty and promote a more accepting atmosphere for menstruating school…
From the top, young one, behold the world below. The path may seem steep and slippery, but courage and resilience light your path. Each step you take is a beacon of hope for those who follow. You are the future,…
Men and boys need to acquire knowledge about body changes and personal hygiene during puberty and adolescence; and what to expect versus the experiences of girls. This strikes a balance to allow males to also feel confident in their bodies.…
In commemoration of the day of the African Child, Mike Yanou Foundation will join M3AF Africare Association for an amazing webinar on *Mental Health as an Asset in the Education of the African Child* Today,June 15, 2024, 10:00pm Time zone:…
Toxic masculinity refers to harmful and restrictive expectations of what it means to be a man, which can negatively impact men and boys in various ways. This can lead to the suppression of emotions and the belief that expressing vulnerability…
Leading notions on gender continue to emphasize girls and women as the dominant vulnerable group in society, but this has masked how we understand gender-based vulnerabilities amongst boys. This is because society already prescribes explicit socio-cultural norms of what it…
Men and young men remain the primary victims of recorded protection incidents, representing between 85 per cent and 95 per cent of those exposed to torture or inhuman treatment, theft, extortion, arbitrary or unlawful arrest and/or detention. Too afraid of…
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for our webinar commemorating the International Day of the Boy Child under the topic “Improving Boys’ Health and Well-Being.” Your active participation and engagement were instrumental in making this event…
Creating safe corners that encourage open dialogue, challenge harmful stereotypes and promote gender equality can help mitigate the negative impacts of toxic masculinity and foster healthier outcomes for men and boys. Through our BoysEngage activities, we create safe corners to…