May is a powerful month—one that reminds us of the importance of holistic well-being, inclusion, and empowerment. At the Mike Yanou Foundation, we are embracing the significance of International Day of the Boy Child, Menstrual Hygiene Day, and Mental Health…
What lies beneath the surface of boyhood? Are we truly seeing the struggles they face? Join our X space on “Unspoken Struggles of the Boy Child” to uncover the hidden challenges and discover how we can work together to empower boys…
In a world where traditional masculinity is often imposed on strength, and inability to display emotions, speaking up can be especially daunting for men. The consequences of staying quiet can however lead to severe mental health issues, strained relationships, and…
Official Launching of the 16 Days of Activism Today marked the incredible start of our 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, with an empowering advocacy walk. Our team of passionate volunteers, dedicated staff, and supportive civil society organizations came…
Our work on promoting positive masculinity and engaging boys and men as active allies for Gender equality through our BoysEngage Campaign has drowned the attention of international bodies and organisations. Most often there is a misconception about Gender Based Violence…
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…
In the crisis region of Cameroon, the importance of fatherhood in the life of a boy child cannot be overstated. Amidst the challenges and uncertainties of the region, fathers play a critical role in providing stability, guidance, and support to…
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…
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,…