The Fatherhood Institute and MenCare are launching a package of resources called "Bringing Fathers In" to mark International Men’s Day (November 19), Universal Children’s Day (November 20) and International Day to Eradicate Violence Against Women/White Ribbon Day (November 25). …
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We asked MenCare friends and partners “How do you encourage fathers to share the care work?” This is what they recommended. …
In August, MenCare+ Rwanda launched the MenCare+ "Bandebereho" campaign in Kigali. This campaign addresses topics such as caregiving, sharing household responsibilities, prenatal care, and violence. Each of these themes is covered over a three-week period. The campaign has been launched in 16 different sectors with over 3,500 people attending these launches; the campaign’s reach is expected to grow as more activities are implemented in collaboration with local authorities. …
As part of the MenCare+ Brazil project, Instituto Noos and Equimundo are organizing gender-reflective groups with male perpetrators of violence against intimate partners and women using a responsibility-based approach. …
Douglas Mendoza Urrutia has a master’s degree in Public Policy and Social Programs from the Central American University of Nicaragua. He is a regional coordinator of the MenEngage Alliance in Latin America and coordinates the training team at the Puntos de Encuentro Foundation, where he also co-coordinates the MenCare campaign in Nicaragua. …
In August, more than 105 health providers officially became MenCare+ Bandebereho partners as they participated in a workshop organized by MenCare+ Bandebereho and the Rwandan Ministry of Health. …