Our Impact
Statistics show that young boys who have no appropriate male role model, can struggle as teenagers and are at a higher risk of low self-esteem, dropping out of education, engaging in anti-social behaviour, substance abuse and crime.
The impact of the absent father on boys follows them into adulthood. These boys are at risk of growing into men who have problems with behaviour, emotional stability, relationships with significant others and even their own children.
We exist to address this huge social issue.
Boys with absent fathers often share some of the following struggles:
Anger – bouts of rage
Lack of confidence
Feeling rudderless / lost
Feelings of unworthiness
Self-doubt
Poor judge of character
Crisis of Identity
Low self Esteem
Risky Behaviours
Anxiety / Depression
Addiction
Underachieving
Need to prove self
A need to belong
Lack of motivation
Sense of rejection
We Support:
- Boys aged 11-15 with absent fathers or limited access to a supportive male role model
- Single mums with sons
- Early intervention with schools
How we Support:
- A male-led group Mentoring Programme
- Bush-craft survival training and outdoor activities
- Practical life-skills training
- Volunteering opportunities
- Leadership and Peer mentoring
Our USP’s:
- Long-term early intervention 18-month Programme
- Graduates of programme become ambassadors
- Equip and train men from the community to be effective mentors
- Conflict mediation
- Breaking the cycle
Our 7 Areas of Focus
Self esteem
How much you appreciate and like yourself. Self-respect. Confidence in your own abilities
Behaviour
The way in which we act or conduct ourselves, especially towards others
Emotional literacy
Recognition of our own and others feelings and when and how to express the emotions we feel
Relationships
How we communicate, trust, respect and support others
Motivation
The driving force which promotes action
School habits
Organisation, attention in class, following instructions, school attendance .
Confidence
Feeling sure about yourself and your abilities
Our Outcome Journey
Equip
- Self-development group-work programme
- Outdoor activities
- Shared personal experience
- Increased self esteem, confidence, motivation, resilience, management of emotions, increased academic engagement
- Increased emotional intelligence
Engage
- Practical life-skill training
- Introduction to new skills
- Increased communication skills, team work and motivation
- Engagement in outside clubs
- Engagement with the local community
- Increased responsibility
Inspire
- Peer mentoring
- Visit inspiring places
- Hear from inspirational male speakers
- Sustain changes gained on Equip and Engage
Ambassadors
- Leadership opportunities
- Volunteering and ambassador opportunities
- On-going support
Wider Impact
• Improved mental health for a high-risk gender
• Reduction in anti-social behaviour and crime
• Increased school attendance and engagement
• Reduction in school exclusion rates
• Increased community cohesion