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Flagship programme

MEN Future™

Helping boys build confidence, character, direction, and opportunity.

MEN Future™ is MEN Trust’s development programme for boys and adolescents.

The programme provides positive male role models, life skills, educational support, and structured exposure to healthy leadership, responsibility, and opportunity.

The challenge

Boys without consistent support, positive role models, or access to constructive development opportunities may struggle with identity, discipline, educational engagement, and decision-making.

Early intervention can help boys develop stronger coping skills, healthier relationships, and a clearer sense of personal responsibility.

Who the programme serves

  • boys and adolescents
  • students at risk of disengagement
  • boys requiring additional mentorship
  • schools and communities seeking male-development support
  • families seeking structured guidance for boys

Programme components

  • individual and group mentorship
  • life-skills development
  • confidence and communication
  • educational motivation
  • emotional awareness
  • positive masculinity
  • conflict management
  • career exposure
  • leadership and community service
  • family engagement

Intended results

Participants should demonstrate improvements in:

  • self-confidence
  • decision-making
  • school engagement
  • communication
  • personal responsibility
  • relationships with peers and adults
  • awareness of education and career options

Need immediate support? If you or someone you know may be at risk of self-harm, suicide or immediate danger, contact an emergency or crisis-support service. MEN Trust does not operate an emergency-response service. Suicide Prevention Hotline: 915 (toll free). Mental Health Unit, Ministry of Health: 225-0804 or 223-6604. Online chat and resources: mentalhealth.gov.gy.