We engage boys and men to challenge harmful norms and become ACTIVE allies in building safer, more equal communities.
Boys Champions works with boys and men to change the norms that drive inequality, break cycles of violence and silence, and build healthier paths toward care.
We are building a future where boys and men can care, seek help, build healthy relationships, and become active allies for gender equality.
Since 2018, Boys Champions has built a tested model for engaging boys and men across schools and communities, with measurable direct participation and wider indirect reach.
Boys Champions challenges these norms early, equipping boys and young men to build healthy relationships, resolve conflicts peacefully, and advance gender equality.
Women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence during their lifetime.
Men are less likely than women to earn a bachelor’s degree, & boys in K-12 are more than twice as likely to be suspended.
Young men reports feeling lonely most of the time, and 15% report having no close friendship at all.
Only half of working-class men ages 30 to 50 live with their children, and nearly one in four children now lives without a father figure at home.
Boys Champions Foundation is a primary preventive nonprofit working with boys and men to change the norms that drive inequality. We work at the intersection of caring masculinity, gender equality, and men’s mental health. Founded in 2018, we help boys grow into men who are self-aware, empathetic, and confident, while challenging the harmful gender norms that limit them and those around them.
We generate the evidence needed to understand and respond to the realities of boys and men
We deliver targeted programs that reach boys and men at different stages of life.
We use our evidence to influence policies, systems, and cultural norms.
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“I used to get angry easily and get into fights at school and in my community. Since joining Sports Against Violence, I’ve learned how to control my anger, walk away from fights, and settle disagreements without violence. I now think before I react.”
“One thing I learned from Boys to Men is that the friends I choose can influence the person I become. Mentor Chimezie’s story made me think differently about friendship. I now understand why it’s important to surround myself with people who encourage me to make good decisions.”
“Being part of DearMen changed how I see my responsibilities as a husband and father. I now make sure my two daughters have the opportunity to go to school, and I support my wife in pursuing opportunities through farming and other income-generating activities. I want my family to know that their dreams matter just as much as mine.”
