NEXT GEN MEN
Redefining modern masculinity
Real Strength. Real Men. Real Respect
Next Gen Men is an 8–12 week transformative program designed to help participants explore what it truly means to be a man in today’s world and discover what healthy masculinity looks like. This program gives young men the tools to think critically and act with compassion— shaping a generation that values respect, equality, and emotional strength.
Through interactive sessions, real-life stories, and practical activities, participants are supported to challenge stereotypes, develop a strong sense of respect and empathy, build emotional awareness, and grow into confident, respectful allies against toxic misogyny in today’s world.
The program empowers young men to challenge harmful stereotypes such as “boys will be boys” or “real men don’t cry.” Participants learn to identify and manage difficult emotions like rejection, anger, and frustration while gaining a deeper understanding of consent, respect, and healthy relationships.
Next Gen Men fosters empathy and self-awareness, encouraging young men to recognize and stand up against misogyny and gender-based violence. It also helps them critically assess the influence of social media, online content, and pornography on their attitudes and relationships. By strengthening their self-worth and promoting mental health awareness, the program equips participants to navigate peer and social pressures with confidence.
Content covered includes:
- Challenge harmful stereotypes that promote toxic masculinity i.e only weak men cry, boys will be boys, man up etc.
- Develop healthy masculinity
- Identify and manage emotions such as rejection and anger
- Understand consent and respect
- Build empathy and self awareness
- Take action against misogyny
- Identify harmful influences on social media and develop critical thinking
- Positive role modelling
- Education on the brain and how media and pornography affect healthy relationships
- Build self worth and knowledge on how to access mental health support
- Navigate social pressures
- Strategies on how to be allies to prevent violence against women