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Ray Arata III

Ray Arata III

  Redwood Whispering Peace USA • Northern California Area  “I create a safe and equal world by listening, learning, and leading with my wide open heart.” With a vision of the possibility of evolved heart centered & inclusive male leadership in companies,...

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Michael Rath

Michael Rath

  Powerful Tern with Jonathan Livingston Seagull USA • Mid America, Indiana Area  “To create a nurturing world by healing myself and leading other to their healing.” Michael and his wife Barb are facilitating the "Multi-Cultural Monthly" a meeting out of a...

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Rory Bowman

Rory Bowman

  Scrubjay USA • Northwest Area  “I increase abundance by attentive learning and sharing.” Rory Bowman has aimed to live a life of service, more so since MKP initiation in 2001. An active member of various non-profit boards over many years, he is also a...

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Chess Yellott

Chess Yellott

  Comforting Polar Bear USA • Mid Atlantic Area  “As a man among men I nourish social justice everyone has a place and a voice.” Chess Yellott is a retired physician that fills his days saving lives at the Renovo Center, in small-town West Virginia. He also...

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John Eichmann

John Eichmann

  Medicine Coyote USA • Philadelphia Area  “My mission is to co-create a world of love and understanding , through learning and teaching love and compassion.” John was initiated in the Philadelphia Community in October 2013. He is an active member of the...

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35th Anniversary Celebration

35th Anniversary Celebration

4 - 5 April 2020 - ONLINE The ManKind Project Global Brotherhood invites you to a two day live online event celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the ManKind Project, marked by the first “Wild Man Weekend” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in early 1985.  The event celebrates our...

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21st Annual Ron Hering Award Presentation Ceremony

21st Annual Ron Hering Award Presentation Ceremony

The 2019 Ron Hering AwardsThe ManKind Project UK & Ireland is proud to host the 2019 Ron Hering Mission of Service Awards In a time when so much is uncertain, when it's easy to miss the good and beautiful in the world ... THAT is a time to celebrate service and...

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ManKind Project in Gedankenwelt Online Magazine

ManKind Project in Gedankenwelt Online Magazine

"Men's Circles, What do they Offer?" was recently published in the German online magazine Gedankenwelt. The article describes a number of benefits of attending a men's group and also outlines the many cultural forces that are driving the growth and development of the...

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ManKind Project Featured on DatingNews.com

ManKind Project Featured on DatingNews.com

The dating information site "Dating News" did a feature on the ManKind Project "The ManKind Project Creates a Healthy Peer Culture for Men & Empowers Them to Create Fulfilling Relationships," discussing the role of men's work in helping men develop healthier...

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Clark Pitcairn

Clark Pitcairn

  Golden Wolf USA • Philadelphia Area  “I create a world of Love and Support by bringing Love and Support to others.” Clark  is one of the men that built the Bryn Athyn Men’s Group, which 22 years ago created the Spiritual Warrior Effectiveness Training...

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Joel Burbach

Joel Burbach

  Free Falcon the Sky Dreamer USA • Wisconsin  “I create a more connected universe by closely listening to others and myself.” Joel has been active in the Buffalo Township and Marquette County Board Meetings, with one focus being providing better conditions...

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Greg Manning

Greg Manning

  Rainbow Dragon UK & Ireland  “I create safe spaces for myself and tribe to heal by being open hearted.” Greg travels both the country and the world to do his work leading healing circles and sacred events. His life is packed with either hosting healing...

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Ronald Garrow

Ronald Garrow

  Brown Bear USA • Upstate New York  “I create a kind world through acts of kindness.” Working with the Native American Cultural Center in Rochester, NY, Ronald helped provide education programs and workforce training to his Native American community. He...

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Claude Tremblay

Claude Tremblay

  Renard Sage (Wise Fox) Canada • Québec  “Je crée un monde d'inclusion, d'amour et de paix.” Initiated at Camp Kanawana in May 2012 (during a dark time), his life changed immediately after his weekend. He lives his mission to have inner peace, in love with...

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Heinrich Reisenhofer

Heinrich Reisenhofer

  Tiger Hymn South Africa • Cape Town  “I create a world of sacred wholeness and presence through awakening and empowering.”  Coach/Shamanic Facilitator/Theatre Maker/Activist.  Heinrich is the creator and director of the highly successful theatre production...

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Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson

  Benevolent Stag USA • Heartland  “I create a compassionate world by blessing, mentoring and empowering others.” Mike Wilson founded an architectural firm thirty years ago. He has worked to improve the built environment of his community (Topeka) and his...

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Patrick Reynolds

Patrick Reynolds

  Black Panther USA • Los Angeles  “My mission is to make a difference in the world we live in.” Patrick Reynolds worked for three decades to educate children not to smoke and helped thousands globally to quit tobacco through his group’s website and media...

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Monte and Theresa Brent

Monte and Theresa Brent

  White Fox USA • Central Plains  “My mission is to create a loving, caring and compassionate world by giving encouragement and respect.” Monte and his wife Theresa, who passed away one year and four months ago,  have a blended family of six children....

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Gareth Higgins

Gareth Higgins

  The Lion and The Bear USA • Greater Carolinas  “I co-create a peaceful world by leading and nurturing communities who learn and share a better story.” Gareth is a storyteller and peace-builder from Northern Ireland who has made his home in the US for the...

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Jerry England

Jerry England

  No No Bad Dog USA • South Central  “I create a world of compassionate understanding by transforming men. Jerry is the volunteer Treasurer for Land of My Grandfathers. He has spent countless hours working on the property, making repairs and driving his...

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Bryan Molaska

Bryan Molaska

  Free Hawk USA • Colorado  “I co-create a world that is filled with an abundance of love, happiness, and deep meaningful connections by loving, supporting and empowering others in finding their true joy.” Bryan has dedicated himself to making a positive...

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Rusty Mills

Rusty Mills

  Brave Bear with Big Rooster  USA • South East  “I create a world of physical, emotional and spiritual healing by healing myself, helping others to heal and teaching others to spread healing.” Rusty  is a Nurse Anesthetist. His career is to alleviate...

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Mark Mojdehi

Mark Mojdehi

  Deer USA • Northwest  “I create a World of belonging by sharing my gifts.” Mark began prison volunteer efforts shortly after his NWTA three years ago. It  took a year of badgering before he was allowed to create the now thriving music program for inmates...

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Wolfgang Achterberg

Wolfgang Achterberg

  Watchful Calf Biter Germany  “I create a world full of respect by respecting other people and by bringing it out into the world and living it.” Wolfgang is a man who is very attentive. He helps people in need. Not only financially, but also with his heart,...

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Richard Stewart

Richard Stewart

  Golden Phoenix Canada • Ontario  “I create a world of Safety, Love, Compassion and Healing by Mentoring, Coaching and Storytelling. Richard founded and spearheaded Toasty Toes Elgin Middlesex London 2017 and raised over 4000 pairs of socks for the...

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Bruce Cornwell

Bruce Cornwell

  Sacred Dolphin USA • Florida  “I create a world of compassion and creative expression by facilitating, healing and empowered action.” Bruce has been a consistent force for continued growth both in and outside of MKP.  As one of the six founding artists of...

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Vern Ludwig

Vern Ludwig

  Medicine Rain Bear USA • New England  “I build a world of trust, intimacy, and love by trusting myself, listening and service.” Vern has worked with men inside many men’s prisons in MA one or two evenings each week since December 2001. He is currently...

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Joe Halley

Joe Halley

  Barn Owl USA • St. Louis  “I create a world of Champions by Championing All to be their Best.” Served two tours in the Peace Corp spreading his gifts and knowledge that he received from MKP to many students and people of Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine.

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Doug Earle

Doug Earle

  White Polar Bear USA • Mid America - North  “To support people of lesser means by donating his time, energy, and resources to make stronger communities and a more just world.” In Memoriam: Doug lived out his mission by providing pro-bono legal services for...

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Jim Stephens

Jim Stephens

  Father Grizzly Bear Canada • Alberta  “Create a loving and connected world by living in an open heart and helping others.” Jim has led a non MKP young men’s group in Edmonton for over two years now. He has created a safe place for young men (early 20’s to...

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Alex Rounds

Alex Rounds

  Playful Porpoise USA • Mid Atlantic  “To create a world of generational connection through restoring the tradition of mentoring so all boys and girls have a positive adult role model in their lives and adult mentors can grow deeper into their sacred...

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Bill Konigsberg

Bill Konigsberg

  Fierce Papa Bear USA • Southwest   “I create a safe world for marginalized youth by living my truth and speaking out for those who have not yet found their voice.” Bill is the award-winning author of four young adult novels, with a fifth on the way in...

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Jim Harpe

Jim Harpe

  Free Eagle USA • Mid America - South   “To create a safe and loving world by opening my heart and embracing others.” Jim is very active in his community.  Giving back is a good way to define him.  He is very involved with “Habitat for Humanity” for the...

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Hank Kinzie

Hank Kinzie

  Wolf USA • Chicago   “To create a safe and loving world by opening my heart and embracing others.” For years he has given of himself to thousands of men, with reckless abandon. He is one of the cornerstones of the “Warrior” organization who helped...

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Kalani Creutzburg

Kalani Creutzburg

  Loving White Dove USA • San Diego    “I co-create a better world by loving myself and others.” Kalani has addressed a need to help homeless veterans as well as the need to save homeless dogs from being euthanized. He created a 501 (c)3 non profit Camies...

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ManKind Project Featured in Men’s Journal Magazine

ManKind Project Featured in Men’s Journal Magazine

by Boysen Hodgson September’s issue of “Men’s Journal” includes a new article from veteran journalist Bill Heavey called “Bonding in the Backcountry: The Secret to Self-Exploration?” or “Are Men-Only Retreats Helpful or Hogwash?” The article highlights Heavey’s...

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ManKind Project Statement from New Zealand

A message from Daniel Nepia, Community Director for the ManKind Project New Zealand on the day of the Christchurch terrorist attack.  New Zealand tragically lost its innocence today. We are not so much in a state of shock but in a state of profound sorrow. How could...

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MKP in The New York Times

MKP in The New York Times

by Boysen Hodgson The New York Times published an article featuring the ManKind Project men’s work. https://nyti.ms/2zXWmQf    The online title, "These Men Are Waiting to Share Some Feelings With You; In meetings and retreats, chastened menfolk are working on their...

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William (Bill) McMillan

  Compassionate Cougar Northwest, USA   ”I create connection and community through compassion and service.” We particularly honor Bill for his outstanding inspiration in creating, sustaining and holding the Welcome Home Project for veterans in collaboration...

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Steve Jahncke

  Courageous Buffalo New Orleans, USA   ”I create a world of love and acceptance by, first, loving and accepting myself and others. By sharing my story of childhood sexual abuse and sexual addiction, I help other men talk about their wounds, thus, creating...

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Stephen Balkam

  Armadillo with Wings Greater Washington, DC Community, USA   "I create an enlightened world through love, passion, service and fun. ” Stephen leads an international effort to make the online world safer for kids and their families. He convenes and...

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Rolf Jehring

  Wakeful Buzzard Germany (Deutschland)   ”I am creating a world full of love to be regardful with others and myself.” Along with his wife Catharina, Rolf has set up a Seminar Retreat called Square of Peace. The site dedicated to hold seminars, spiritual...

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Robert Schauerhamer

  King Cheetah Minnesota, USA   ”My mission is to create peace by embracing change and diversity.” Bob has served many years at the Twin Cities Men’s Center holding jobs as Board Member, Board Chair and Executive Director, created a support group for healthy...

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Richard Bell

  Trusting Bear Climbing to the Sun Colorado, USA   "To create opportunities for people to heal themselves; and to model acceptance, understanding, compassion and forgiveness to all.” Richard is Director of St. Joseph’s Veterans Home, a residential program...

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Raymond Desaulniers

  Cardinal Est. Canada East   "I create a nurturing, inclusive and warmth world by touching the entrepreneur’s heart and by creating, with them, the business oftheir dream.” Business Coach for the past ten years, Raymond contributed to create over 500 jobs....

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Pedro Angel Serrano

  Puma New Jersey, USA   ”To be of service to the young.” Pedro volunteers as a radio host and producer on several radio programs serving the Gay community in central NJ and metropolitan New York City. He offers hospitality to any man in need of a place...

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Mike McIntyre

  Owl Los Angeles, USA   ”I co-create loving communities by listening, teaching, and blessing.” Mike volunteers with the American Red Cross providing relief to victims of local and national disasters, training new volunteers, teaching first-aid classes and...

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Michael Malone

  Spirit Panther Florida, USA   ”My creative arts – music, writing & clear voice - invite a more soulful, authentic world.” As writer and publications editor for The Children’s Trust, Michael’s stories serve to uplift the many heroes who work daily in...

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Michael Fallon

  Diving Otter Upstate New York, USA   ”Bring miraculous changes of perception to everyone, including teens, by living loves confusing joy.” After attending several out of town Boys To Men (BTM) trainings bringing local boys to be initiated, Fallon pulled...

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Luis Bautista

  Medicine Dog Houston, South Central Area, USA   ”My mission is to heal, model and support people in creating a good and meaningful life.” Luis is a Life Coach, Spiritual Counselor and Healer. He was mentored by Medicine People, a Yaqui Shaman and also...

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Jean-Maurice Mauret

  Centaure couillu d'ors Centaur with golden balls France   ”I create a world of peace and harmony, looking for beauty in the heart of man and supporting it.” An enthusiast in Non-violent Communication and Mediation, Jean- Maurice taught those skills in his...

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Jabu Mashinini

  Free Rhino South Africa   ”I create a world of abundance and responsibility through creating bridges and opportunities for myself and others.” Jabu offers 65% of his working life to unpaid community work. Jabu has been instrumental in the...

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Harry Pickens

  Bold Eagle Kentucky, USA   ”My mission is to use my gifts of music and communication to inspire, educate and empower all whose lives I touch.”  Harry says, “... it's part of everything I do -- musical performances, master classes, residencies in schools,...

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Harry Asher

  Grateful Grandfather Wolf Bear St. Louis, USA   ”I create a world of unconditionally loving people by coaching, mentoring and loving in a sacred way.” Harry was honored for his unwavering support of bringing men to the work that we do. Through this work,...

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Harold Magnum

  Playful Loving Bull San Diego, USA   ”I create a world of Healthy Relationships through honesty, integrity and loving myself.” Harold Magnum's mission incorporates the fundamental principals of honesty, integrity and self-love as the pathway to creating...

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Frederick Marx

  Buddha Lion Northern California, USA   ”I create a world living in truth, without despair, by fiercely loving myself and all beings.” Frederick Marx is an internationally acclaimed, Oscar and Emmy nominated producer/director with 25 years in the...

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David Mueller

  Fierce Panther Philadelphia, USA   ”I create a world of joy by serving others and maintaining balance in my own life.” Dave Mueller has worked with children and families for over 26 years. In 2009-2010, he led a year-long Rite of Passage Program for Boys....

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