Positive Youth Initiative is a support group of youth infected with HIV. P.Y.I is a project within the Movement of Men Against AIDS in Kenya (MMAAK) that was formed in 2003. WHY P.Y.I Positive Youth Initiative was formed from the conviction that young people have the right to participate and develop programs that interest them […]

Integrating boys and men into health and protection programs for HIV, GBV, TB, and malaria is a crucial strategic shift. It moves beyond seeing men as part of the problem to recognizing them as essential partners and clients whose unique needs must be addressed to achieve better health outcomes for all. Men’s health outcomes are […]

Involving boys and men in mental health and integrated health & protection is a critical strategy for building healthier, safer communities. Traditional norms often prevent men from seeking help, making intentional, male-responsive programs essential. The core of this work lies in creating safe, non-judgmental spaces where men can openly discuss their struggles and learn healthier […]

Engaging boys and men in Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) is a powerful but often underutilized strategy. It builds on a foundational principle of CLM where the people most affected by health issues are best positioned to monitor services and drive change. Integrating men and boys into these processes is not an afterthought, it is a strategic […]

Engaging boys and men in climate change adaptability is critical  and not only just beneficial but necessary. It requires challenging traditional norms to unlock their potential as agents of change, ultimately strengthening resilience for entire communities .Addressing the Root Causes of the climate crisis is not gender-neutral, patriarchal systems of domination and extraction have been […]

Engaging men and boys in pandemic preparedness is a critical, yet often overlooked, strategy for building resilient and equitable health systems. While the explicit search results for “MMAAK” are limited to one specific context, the underlying principles of their work provide a powerful model for broader application. The need to involve men and boys is […]