Flagship programme
MEN Rise™
Helping at-risk boys and young men rebuild direction, capability, and opportunity.
MEN Rise™ is an intensive support and diversion programme for boys and young men facing elevated social, behavioural, educational, or economic risks.
The programme combines mentorship, psychosocial support, life skills, technical training, employability, and structured case management.
The challenge
Young people facing multiple risk factors cannot be effectively supported through a single intervention.
Behavioural change is more sustainable when counselling and mentorship are connected to family support, skills development, employment pathways, and long-term guidance.
Who the programme serves
- boys and young men at risk of offending
- young people referred through schools or justice systems
- unemployed or out-of-school young people
- participants requiring behavioural and psychosocial support
- young people returning from institutional or correctional settings
Programme components
- intake and assessment
- individual development planning
- mentorship
- psychosocial support
- behavioural intervention
- family engagement
- life skills
- technical and vocational training
- employability preparation
- entrepreneurship support
- job placement and referral
- follow-up and aftercare
Intended results
Participants should demonstrate improvements in:
- reduced risk behaviours
- improved emotional regulation
- increased programme completion
- entry into education or training
- employment placement
- enterprise development
- improved family relationships
- reduced repeat contact with justice or disciplinary systems