Haiti: A ‘new warrior’ call to action
Jan14

Haiti: A ‘new warrior’ call to action

An open request to the men of The ManKind Project and our many supporters: A series of late January earthquakes measuring 6.5 to 7.3 in magnitude near Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has devastated an area with a gross population of more than 3 million souls. Beyond the devastating loss of life, hundreds of thousands ow struggle without basic shelter, food, water, and emergency medical supplies. Haiti is one of the world’s poorest and...

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MKP leadership elections

On December 8, the MKP-USA Council met by phone bridge and held its elections for Chair and Vice Chair, each for a two year term. Elections are pending for MKP-I positions. “With great pleasure,” said George Daranyi, chairman of The ManKind Project , “I announce that David Bauerly has been elected Chairman of MKP-USA, and Bob Oser has been elected Vice Chairman of that body. Please join me in congratulating, blessing...

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MKP opens 2009 Chairman’s Campaign

The ManKind Project this week announced the launch of the 2009 Chairman’s Campaign, the annual drive to raise funds to support the activities of the nonprofit international organization for men. In years past, this campaign was kept within the confines of the MKP community. As part of MKPs commitment to transparency, the campaign this year is being announced publicly through such open venues as the Journal. Anyone interested in...

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The ManKind Project’s 25/25 Anniversary in 2010 will be in Louisville, Kentucky

The challenge of changing the world one man at a time began in 1984 when three men — Rich Tosi (a former Marine Corps officer), Bill Kauth (a social worker, therapist, and author), and Ron Hering (a university professor) — created an experiential weekend for men called The New Warrior Training Adventure. A quarter century later, more than 45,000 men have experienced the New Warrior Training Adventure, giving birth to what once was...

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Executive Director Carl Griesser explains changes in MKP’s international structure

To enhance understanding of how The ManKind Project is changing as an international organization, MKP executive director Carl Griesser responded to questions about the structural shifts now planned. Freed: How is the structure of The ManKind Project changing? Griesser: There are two main changes in the structure of MKP. One of them took place last February in downsizing the Project Council from 61 to 29 members. The Council meets once...

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San Diego Boys to Men conducts second father-son Rite of Passage Adventure
Jun23

San Diego Boys to Men conducts second father-son Rite of Passage Adventure

by George Selders The San Diego Center of Boys To Men completed their second Father-Son Weekend this past April. Thirteen fathers attended the weekend, supporting fifteen boys as they participated in their Rite of Passage Adventure (ROPA).  In one case, two young brothers were fortunate to have both their father and their grandfather present for their initiatory entry into manhood. Another father was blessed to have two sons...

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