The MKP Blog
Bill Glasner
Swallow USA • Upstate New York “To lessen the suffering in the world by contributing as little as possible to the suffering of the world by living my life with gratitude, compassion, and clarity.” In 1963, Bill Glasner walked in Martin Luther King’s...
Gray Henderson
Timberwolf USA • Northwest “I create harmony on earth by respecting all beings.” A retired soil scientist, Gray Henderson volunteers in many ways in his recently adopted community of Sandpoint, Idaho. As a board member and past president of the Bonner...
Archie van Biljon
Wise Giraffe South Africa • Cape Town “To help men develop their authentic selves through the facilitation of local men’s camps.” Archie van Biljon started men’s camps, “Mannekamp” for farmworker men in Ceres, a farming community. Similar to the New...
Alan Fischer
Big Fucking Lion USA • Florida “I create and relate from a solid base of mature self-reliant power, I empower you because I’ve become powerful myself.” Alan is an active member in six I-Groups and co-leads a shadow exploration group in Gainesville. He...
Keys to High School Success
Michael Cahn • Loping Llama JC Dills • Charging Buffalo Aaron Robinson • Standing Bear Tim Birchard • Mountain Lion USA • Durango Community “MKP has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with Colorado School District 9R, and is in official sponsorship...
Sam Lomeli
Gentle Lion USA • South Central Area “To create a world of safety, compassion, and generosity by sharing my gifts and helping others do the same.” Sam is a co-coordinator for the North Texas branch of Texas Ramps (a non-profit group which builds ramps...
Ed Morris
Free Spirited Pegasus USA • Indiana “I create a world of empowered people by motivating, teaching and counseling.” Ed Morris has been a volunteer all his adult life. For vaccinations in central America in the '60's, the HIV/AIDS crisis of the '80s,...
Roy U. Schenk
Laughing Coyote USA • Wisconsin “To enroll people to do what is necessary to create a peaceful world by writing, speaking and living.” Roy Schenk is a scholar who has studied the subtle shame messages that creep into everyday language and has put on...
Tom Beisanz
Soaring Sea Turtle USA • Santa Barbara “I answer my calling to Wholeness, Truth, Love and Service, and trust moment by moment how the Universe unfolds, better than I can imagine.” Tom Beisanz became MisterNumbers at age 62 and is passionate about kids...
Jean-François Picard
Puma Canada East “I create a world of authentic opportunity by my inspiring leadership. ” Around 2008, Jean-François and his wife decided to become a foster family for abandoned kids. They adopted two children – a 6 year old, and a few years later, an...
Triangle “Gatherings of Men”
Dave Davenport • Eagle with Vigilant Bear “I call forth collective fire to co-create communities committed to their purpose.” John Hall • Standing Elk “As an Elder I stand for a strong community of men thru mentoring, service and giving back.” USA • Greater...
David Drysdale
Ox UK Ireland “I create a world of balanced, joyful community by nurturing and gifting the love and magic in my heart.” David Drysdale (July 22, 1965 - July 4, 2016) was a much-loved social entrepreneur who founded Fathers Network Scotland (FNS) in 2008...
Tim Yakaitis
Wandering Peaceful Wolf USA • New England “I create a world of peace and compassion by modeling love and an unbiased attitude towards my fellow man regardless of background.” Tim’s work first became public on social media while telling the story of a...
Mike Chavez
Loving Tiger USA • Philadelphia “I co-create a world of love, peace and freedom through INTEGRITY.” Mike says “How can I call anything I do for the community anything but joyful?! I enjoy going into Kensington (known as the Badlands) and talking to...
Scott Fried
Shark with Black Eye USA • Metro NY Tristate “I create a world of shining brotherhood that is both safe and fair by reaching out to others and reminding them of our oneness.” Scott Fried is an award-winning international public speaker, HIV/AIDS educator...
Jerry Haack
Hawk USA • Central Plains “Enlightening the world thru impact and passion.I am the anvil that knocks em alive!” Jerry Haack is the founding President of the Optimist Club to help mentor over 5000 kids to just say no. He helped start the Drug Court in...
Jerry Kaehr
Snowdove USA • San Diego “I correlate a blessed world with kindness, compassion, forgiveness and patience.” Jerry Kaehr’s mission revolves around his church activities including a weekly men's study group; feeding the homeless, fundraising; mentoring men...
Ted Huffman
Freebird USA • Central Great Lakes “I create a world of unconditional love by modeling its existence.” As Director of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Fire Academy, Ted Huffman has implemented a variety of diversity initiatives, which includes an...
Jim Howard
Seabiscuit the Horse USA • St. Louis “To create a world of hope by coaching and inspiring men to make life giving choices.” For 25 years Jim has stepped forward to lead in this community and MKP. Jim is one of a small group of men that co-founded the...
Freedom Within Prison Project
Marc L’Cluse • Rock Owl Jim Urgo • Flying Dragon Malcolm Dydo • Guru on Wings of Fiery Dog Jay Saber • Compassionate Saber Tooth Tiger Luke Lehman • Playful White Tiger “The mission of Freedom Within Prison Project (FWPP) is dedicated to the inner...
Ronnie Hager
Snow Leopard on High USA • Kentucky “I co-create a just and peaceful world by having courage and giving.” Inspired by MKP, in 2014 Ronnie Hager connected with Louisville Catholic Charities Human Trafficking Program and offered to raise funds for direct...
Tom Gibbons
Courageous Tiger USA • Arizona “I uplift my world by connecting with, supporting the gold and accepting all that is.” As a result of Tom’s passion for community and for working with kids, he found the Tucson-based Desert Men's Council (DMC). DMC is...
Craig Lipman
Sensing Owl USA • Philadelphia “I Co-Create an extraordinary world by embracing TATAS™” A Man among Men of Service. Despite his preference of anonymity, he is known throughout the MKP Philly community for countless acts of generosity. He inspires joy,...
Dan Glenn
Lindross USA • South East “ I create a world of Balanced Reverence and Joy through Humility and Compassion.” While Dan describes himself as “neighborly”, his actions go far beyond that. He is always ready to offer a hand up to those in need. Just in the...
Gethin Aldous & Miles McLeary
Revolutionary Digital Wolf & Wild Cat USA • Metro Tri State “ I create a world of light by being an unstoppable force of positivity and by using the virtual world as a vessel for healing.” This award is presented to honor the power of men working...
Steve Baker
Steadfast Bear UK & Ireland “By living in a state of gratitude and acknowledging all that my life adventure has given me, I offer support to others to find their own truth and wisdom and walk their own path.” Over the past 20 years, Steve has to help...
Boys to Men Mentoring Netzwerk Deutschland
Wendelin P. Moser, Roaring Lion Klaus-Dieter Kathagen, Friendly Bear Joerg-Ulrich Theisz, Happy Magic Turtle with Dragonfire Rocking with the Buffalo Germany Wendelin, Klaus and Joerg are among the leaders of the Boys To Men Mentoring Network in Germany....
Bill Berry
Nurturing Grandfather Buffalo USA • Los Angeles “I create a world where grief and loss can be fully known by leading and teaching from the heart of sacred scriptures and doing my own work.” In June of 2003, Bill founded the "Living from the Heart"...
James E. Boswell, Jr.
Big Bear with Boy USA • Mid-America Area “As a man among men, to create a more loving and caring world by Fathering.” Jim is very active in MKP-KY and he is deeply involved in his community. He serves on several community non-profit boards. He is working...
John Crier
Morning Sun on Water Canada • Alberta John has been mentoring men in the Maskwacis Community (Indigenous Cree of Alberta, Canada) to step into their power, mentoring men into Elder roles in the community, corrections, and in ceremony. John has been...
Ben Atherton Zeman
Connecting Dog USA • New England “I work for gender equality, and to stop gender-based violence.” Ben is a spokesperson for the National Organization for Men Against Sexism (www.nomas.org). He has given anti-violence, anti-sexist and sexual assault...
James Mosley & Floyd Rowell
Strong Bull & Urban Healer on Wild Horse USA • Wisconsin James and Floyd are facilitators at the Alma Center. The Alma Center works with men who’ve been convicted of a domestic violence offense. They have extensive healing and treatment programs...
Henk Ketelaars
Curious Monkey Canada • Ontario “To Live my life authentically.” For 14 years, he ran the every Sunday evening "Seekers" where speakers covered "some aspect" of spirituality. Being involved in municipal politics, he was a main cog to get bike paths onto...
Welcome Witbooi
Unicorn South Africa “I create a world of love and understanding through building bridges and removing barriers that separate people. ” Welcome Witbooi is a life skills program specialist and motivational speaker to schools and underprivileged and...
Nick LaRue
Coyote Song USA • Southwest Nick is involved in New Mexico wildlife rescue and preservation. He works with New Mexico wild horse association helping preserve wild Mustangs. He is a retired school teacher who continues to substitute in APS and especially...
Donald Breeding
Steadfast Rhino USA • South Central “I create a world of healing through confident leadership.” Donald is a cardiac nurse at a hospital in the Medical Center in Houston. During the Harvey floods he walked 4-5 miles through flood water to get to the...
Christopher Anderson
Loving Wolverine USA • South Central “I create a world of unconditional love and unity through modeling behaviors and personal accountability.” Christopher Andersen is a veteran, a father, a husband and a son who gives back to the world by living his...
Robert Conway
Watchful Otter USA • Upstate New York “I create a world where all people can feel valued, by giving my love freely and by embracing diversity.” Robert Conway has lived his mission through volunteer service to non-profits focused on personal growth,...
Larry Johnson
Two Bears USA • Northwest “I nurture and heal this world by restoring her resources with compassion” Hundreds of children and families have benefited from Larry Johnson's service. He has dedicated himself to community since he was a child and encourages...
Chris Newman
Compassionate Lion USA • Colorado An electrical engineer by training, Chris has been and continues to go into jails in Boulder County Colorado to support the men on the inside. He is aware that men in the correctional system face many difficult issues...
Dennis Nicely
Swan with Balls USA • San Diego “I co-create a compassionate world by seeking first to understand, loving unconditionally and blessing.” Dennis is member of the ‘GLSEN’ Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network of sexual orientation or gender identity/...
Alan Kay
Courageous Buck USA • Greater Carolinas> “I create a world of healing and connection by reaching out with kindness, compassion and courage.” Alan Currently serves as the Multi-cultural Coordinator for the Greater Carolinas Area. Alan, along with his...
Bill Newberry
Majestic Buffalo USA • Mid America North “Speaking MY Truth, I create Safety and Healing.” Bill works as a Chemical Dependency Counselor with a specialty in Men's Sexual Trauma that leads to addictions and mental health problems. He has worked with men...
Jean-Guy Houle
Loup Courageux (Courageous Wolf) Canada East “I create a confident world by letting people make their own choices” Involved in his community for more than 30 years, both in the sports field and at the social level. 12 years ago, he was the founding...
Michael Broas
Gentle Dragon USA • Florida “To create a world of open hearts and deep connection.” As the primary counselor at the Florida School of Massage, Michael has been a mentor, friend and inspiration to hundreds of students completing their massage therapy...
Corey Wrenn
Golden Badger USA • Central Plains “My mission is to create a world of love and acceptance by leading from my heart." For 10 years Corey served on the board of the Siouxland Community Health Center, the last 5 as Board Chair. While on the board, he...
Chuck Daube
Wild Mustang USA • Mid America “To create a world that celebrates diversity by honoring and nurturing all the children.” Chuck has worked at the Indiana School for the Deaf for over 45 years supporting diversity on campus and in the community as well providing live...
Dave Klaus
King Bee, Fire-Tender USA • Northern California “I heal the world by making safe space for inclusive and generative conversation.” Dave has served as a public defender in Alameda County for 21 years, representing poor people accused of serious crimes. He speaks often...
Hollow Bones, Integral Mondo Zen and the ManKind Project
The ManKind Project USA is proud to announce another year offering the Integral Mondo Zen 3 Day Meditation Retreat at locations across the United States. Six very successful Integral Mondo Zen Retreats were offered in 2014, with participants from across the USA. For...
He For She – UN Women’s Campaign Recognizes the ManKind Project
The ManKind Project is honored to be mentioned as a supporter of the anti-violence and gender equality work being done by @HeForShe in their #OrangeTheWorld campaign during November 2017. Our work helps men build healthy skills and acquire tools for nurturing safe...
Breaking Out of the ‘Man Box’ – New Study
by Boysen Hodgson In September, 2015, the men's body products company AXE's global parent, UNILEVER, reached out to the ManKind Project, among a number of other organizations focused on men's personal development, gender equality, violence prevention, and men's mental...
Results of the 100&Change Grant Proposal
The ManKind Project USA learned recently that we did not make the top eight list of finalists for the MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change Grant. 100&Change is a MacArthur Foundation competition for a $100 million grant to fund a single proposal that will make...
MKP USA in top 40% of MacArthur 100&Change Grant Applications
from Julien Devereux, ManKind Project USA Chairman Here is a bold accomplishment for the ManKind Project USA to celebrate as we approach the new year. I am proud and grateful to have been a part of this endeavor, and count it as one of the highlights of my...
How ‘Becoming a Man’ Got to the White House; Forbes Magazine
The ManKind Project is proud to continue seeing graduates of the New Warrior Training Adventure do amazing work in the world. Anthony Ramirez DiVittorio is a #NewWarrior and a 2013 winner of the ManKind Project's Ron Hering Mission of Service Award. His work with...
Healthy Masculinity – Huffington Post
Guest post by Craig Comstock - Author of Enlarging Our Comfort Zones (2016) Seven men have been back in our valley for a few days after an intensive weekend training. They call each other “brothers,” though they’re not from the same family of origin. They are being...
ManKind Project Featured on the TODAY Show with Maria Shriver
NBC’s TODAY Show with Special Correspondent Maria Shriver reached out to the ManKind Project to talk about men, the male brain, and men’s emotional lives! Los Angeles #NewWarrior men stepped up! Shriver contacted us because she had heard about the ManKind Project when...
ManKind Project Men on CBS Sunday Morning – Developing Healthy Friendships
This clip from CBS Sunday Morning - "Friendship: Close ties that enhance, extend life" - features men from the ManKind Project South Central area talking about the connections that they experience being part of the ManKind Project. Willie Baronet, Scott Prentis, Ron...
Man Training – “Homme-Training” – Psychologies Magazine, France
This story was published in the Magazine "Psychologies" in France for a special issue on men. [https://www.psychologies.com/] Special thanks to Bill Shea of the New England ManKind Project community for generously donating translation services. Click on the image...
Wentworth Miller, the ManKind Project, and ‘Men’s Work’
UPDATE: Wentworth Miller talks about the ManKind Project Community at a Human Rights Campaign gala dinner in Seattle WA. See the video below. Wentworth Miller III, an actor best known for his role in the popular series “Prison Break,” recently made news on CNN,...
A small group of men weekly speak truth & evolve – It happens in ManKind Project
By L. Steven Sieden; April 24, 2009 Seattle Examiner A couple years ago, I would not have believed this to be possible. Then, last year I completed the ManKind Project's New Warrior Adventure Training weekend along with 39 other men. What was most important to me was...
Mobilising Male Energy
By Hilary Prendini Toffoli, from Financial Mail The ManKind Project (MKP) came to SA from America eight years ago. It was one of the men's movements spawned by Iron John, the bestseller by American poet and activist Robert Bly that promoted nurturing brotherhoods and...
A small band of warriors called the Mankind Project battles the isolation that comes with being a man
By Christine Arpe Gang Special to The Commercial Appeal Sunday, September 23, 2007 Small groups of men meet weekly in several locations in Memphis to talk about what it means to be a different kind of warrior; one who fights against the social, psychological and...
Peter Clothier’s article about the NWTA in the Huffington Post
Peter Clothier "I have just returned from a men's training weekend. Okay, I think it's true to say that these weekends have come in for a lot of misinformed rumors and a good bit of nervous mockery in recent years -- particularly amongst those who might have...
Published Study Shows the Benefits of ManKind Project Involvement
As an introduction to the kind of work that we do - and the value that we offer - here is a preamble section from a recent peer reviewed research thesis published in the American Journal of Community Psychology. The positive value of the work that the ManKind Project...