Positive Masculinity
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,…
Category BoysEngage
Positive Masculinity and Sexual Reproductive Health and Right
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.…
Day of the African Child
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:…
Educating Adolescent Boys on Toxic Masculinity in Bamenda
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…
Creating Safe Space for Boys and Men
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…
Impact of Conflict on Boys
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…
International Day of The Boy-Child 2024
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…
BoysEngage
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…
Virtual Meeting in honour of the International Day of the Boy Child
Join us in honouring the International Day of the Boy Child with a special webinar hosted by the Mike Yanou Foundation in collaboration with The Boy-Child Initiative. This pivotal event is scheduled for Saturday, May 18th, 2024, from 8 PM…
The International Day of the Boy Child May 16th is around the corner
It is time for us to revisit our interventions, asking ourselves how our work impacted the lives of vulnerable boys and men within our society. As we continue to recover from the ongoing crisis in the NW/SW regions of Cameroon,…