New Positive Programme for Young Men

Family Planning has launched a new prevention programme which focuses on Young Men.

“It’s about Mana” is a strengths-based programme for young men, providing positive, action-based messages that promote men as strong, caring, and respectful. It aims to mobilise young men to prevent violence against women, especially in intimate relationships.

“It’s About Mana” includes: teaching materials for teacher and facilitators of young men’s groups; top tips for parents when talking with boys; posters; and a set of messages to go alongside the posters. There are five posters in the “It’s About Mana” series – each accompanied by a set of positive messages.

Young men can access the It’s about Mana Facebook page, engage in online discussion, read the rotating prompt questions, submit creative responses to the campaign.

Family Planning health promoters are available to assist with workshops and activities. See the Family Planning Health Promotion Services webpage, http://bit.ly/d21Ack

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