Promoting critical thinking skills that extend beyond the classroom— skills that foster emotional intelligence, enhance interpersonal relationships, and build character.
By providing a supportive framework, through discussion, we help boys and young men to develop into thoughtful, responsible, and proactive individuals. They learn to challenge the status quo and lead by example in promoting a more equitable society. Our ultimate goal is to see a generation of men who not only feel confident in their skin but are also advocates for change, champions of mental health, and leaders in their communities.
Join us in shaping a future where every boy and young man recognizes his potential, embraces his unique journey, and contributes positively to a world that values emotional strength and equality.
I’m Richard Pomfrett, the driving force behind Boyz2Men. With over 20 years of experience working with children and young people, my journey began in the world of martial arts. This journey led me to found ‘The Stay Safe Initiative CIC’ a community interest Company set up with the sole purpose of educating and protecting young people. By collaborating with schools since 2013, we have been able to address key issues, such as anti-bullying & friendship, online safety & digital citizenship, and supporting schools to develop effective peer-2-peer mentoring schemes.
As digital landscapes evolved, so did the challenges facing today boys and young men. I noticed an alarming rise in toxic behaviours and stereotypes being perpetuated online. These concerns were also raised many times by school leaders we regularly partnered with, while they were seeing a negative shift in relational culture throughout school.
Recognizing the urgent need for positive male role models, I made the decision to push this work further by developing Boyz2Men as a separate entity to specifically focus on and support boys and young men in their crucial formative years.
Through Boyz2Men, I aim to offer a pathway that helps to support boys and young men in navigating the maze of modern masculinity with courage and integrity.