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. …
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. …
In September, 40 health care workers, health care promoters and facility staff from the Michael Mapongwana Midwife Obstetrics Unit (MOU) attended an interactive dialogue about the MenCare+ program, which has been working closely with the clinic to increase the number of men engaged in maternal and child health (MCH). Participants were divided into small groups …
MOSAIC, a MenCare+ South Africa coordinator, provides counseling to men who have used violence in their relationships and engages them to become nonviolent partners and fathers. …
On August 18, MenCare partners from around the world shared their expertise in a discussion about why men's involvement matters for maternal and newborn health. The event marked the 500 day milestone before the target date for achieving the Millennium Development Goals. …
Jean Pierre learned how taking more responsibility for housework and childcare has a positive impact for both him and his family, after participating in fathers groups through Rwanda’s MenCare+ project. …
