Empowering Boys to Become Responsible Young Men
📍 South Africa
📞 +27 69 585 2354
📧 info@ckgprojects.org
🌐 https://ckgprojects.org
1. Executive Summary
CKG Projects NPC proposes the Young Man Forum, a gender-specific, motivation and life-skills programme targeting boys aged 12 to 17. The initiative addresses the urgent need to support boys in navigating gender identity, peer pressure, sexuality, and behavioral risks. Through structured workshops, peer mentoring, and group discussions, the program equips boys with the tools they need to make informed, responsible life choices and pursue education, personal development, and positive masculinity.
2. Problem Statement
Young boys in South Africa face multiple social pressures, including:
- Early sexual debut and unprotected sex
- Teen fatherhood and lack of responsibility
- Exposure to violence, abuse, and gang culture
- Drug and alcohol experimentation
- High school dropout rates
- Limited access to positive male role models
Without targeted interventions, these factors contribute to cycles of poverty, gender-based violence, and underachievement.
3. Objectives
- Empower boys to take responsibility for their actions and choices
- Reduce rates of early sexual activity, STIs, and unplanned fatherhood
- Foster positive gender identity and non-violent masculinity
- Equip participants with decision-making and life-skills
- Increase school retention and academic performance
- Create safe spaces for boys to express, reflect, and grow
4. Target Group
- Age Group: Boys aged 12–17
- Locations: Schools, community centers, juvenile programs
- Demographics: Vulnerable, at-risk, and general youth populations in urban and rural areas
5. Programme Components
💬 Life-Skills & Motivation Workshops
Interactive sessions covering:
- Identity, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence
- Peer pressure, decision-making, and conflict resolution
- Healthy masculinity and gender equality
❤️ Sexual Health & Responsibility
- Understanding puberty, consent, and boundaries
- STI and HIV/AIDS awareness
- Preventing teen pregnancy and early fatherhood
👬 Young Men Circles
Peer-led reflection groups where boys share experiences, challenges, and successes, guided by trained male facilitators.
👨🏫 Mentorship Programme
Pairing participants with older positive male mentors from the community, sports, or education sector.
🎓 Academic Motivation & Support
Sessions on study skills, goal-setting, school performance, and education pathways.
6. Implementation Plan
| Phase | Activities | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Stakeholder engagement, recruitment | Month 1 |
| Phase 2 | Training facilitators, curriculum setup | Month 2–3 |
| Phase 3 | Rollout of workshops in pilot sites | Month 4–8 |
| Phase 4 | Peer circles, mentorship, community days | Month 5–12 |
| Phase 5 | Evaluation, reporting, scale-up plan | Month 12 |
7. Expected Outcomes
- 100+ boys complete the 12-month program
- Improved knowledge of SRHR (sexual and reproductive health & rights)
- Reduction in school absenteeism and dropout
- Reduction in risky behavior and increased personal accountability
- Increased participation in mentorship and peer support groups
- Strengthened relationships with family, school, and peers
8. Monitoring & Evaluation
- Pre- and post-program assessments
- Attendance and participation logs
- Feedback from participants, parents, and schools
- Behavior tracking (school, community input)
- Annual impact report
9. Budget Overview (Estimated)
| Item | Cost (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Facilitator Training & Stipends | R120,000 |
| Curriculum Materials & Manuals | R30,000 |
| Workshop Supplies & Venue Costs | R50,000 |
| Transport & Refreshments | R40,000 |
| Monitoring & Evaluation | R20,000 |
| Marketing & Community Engagement | R15,000 |
| Total Estimated Budget | R275,000 |
10. Partnerships & Support Needed
We invite partnerships from:
- Schools and Educational Departments
- NGOs and community-based organizations
- Corporate Social Investment (CSI) funders
- Local government departments (Social Development, Health, Youth)
- Faith-based institutions and youth groups
11. Sustainability Plan
- Develop a train-the-trainer model to scale through local facilitators
- Integrate program into school life-skills curriculum
- Offer corporate-sponsored mentorship programs
- Create branded digital learning materials for virtual sessions
- Mobilize local male role models and volunteers
12. Conclusion
The CKG Young Man Forum is a timely, relevant, and impactful program that empowers boys to become respectful, responsible, and resilient young men. Through guidance, mentorship, and education, we aim to build safer communities, healthier relationships, and a generation of leaders.
Contact Us
📞 +27 69 585 2354
📧 info@ckgprojects.org
🌐 https://ckgprojects.org