The Men for Change Vision
VISION STATEMENT
Men For Change will be recognized and respected throughout Nova Scotia,
across Canada and internationally for our work in supporting men and youth to
transform violent culture by ending all forms of oppression and by promoting
healthy and peaceful relationships.
MISSION STATEMENT
To create a healthy society by promoting and inspiring connection, inclusiveness and non-violence in all relationships.
CORE VALUES
Men For Change is guided by the following core values.
They influence our conduct individually and as an organization.
As members of a community we strive to have our actions reflect these
values.
- We are male positive, pro-feminist, anti-racist and gay affirmative.
- We encourage men in their personal growth, healing and inner work as a way
of fostering healthy models and contributing to better relationships with
self, others and the community.
- We promote men’s leadership and work as allies with others in
challenging all forms of oppression in our lives, our families and our
communities.
- We support and reflect the values of equality, diversity, nonviolence,
healthy spiritual connectedness and ecological soundness.
- We are a visible and inspiring presence through our service in the
community.
ACTIONS/ACTIVITIES
Our programs provide safe spaces in which to explore and demonstrate
integrity, responsibility and compassion while simultaneously confronting
men’s learned patterns of personal and societal violence and abuse toward
women, children and other men.
Personal Growth
 | Host free, faciliated, confidential monthly drop-in support groups |
| Host leaderless bimonthly support groups |
| Offer quarterly Solstice and Equinox farm weekends |
| Co-organize bi-annual theme weekend retreats |
| Host other events to promote connection |
Political Outreach
| Publish Healthy Relationships Curriculum |
| Facilitate professional development and training |
| Present workshops with youth and educators |
| Provide speakers at public events |
| Offer a voice for change through the media |
| Maintain web site www.m4c.ns.ca/men
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| Advocate for political change |
