As we approach the International Day of the Boy Child on May 16, 2024, The Adams Project Africa (TAPA) extends a heartfelt invitation to all to join us in celebrating and advocating for boys’ rights and well-being across the continent. In this pivotal moment, we stand committed to our mission: promoting positive masculinity, supporting boys’ holistic development, and addressing the challenges they face.
At TAPA, we recognize the importance of reshaping the narrative surrounding the Boy Child in Africa. Too often, discussions around gender focus solely on girls, leaving boys without the support and attention they need to thrive. But we believe that true gender equality can only be achieved when both boys and girls are valued, supported, and empowered.
That’s why we are calling on individuals, communities, and organizations from every corner of Africa to join us in raising awareness, sparking discussions, and taking meaningful actions to make a difference in the lives of boys. Whether you’re a parent, educator, policymaker, or concerned citizen, your voice and participation are crucial in creating a world where every boy has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Throughout the month leading up to the International Day of the Boy Child, TAPA will be hosting a series of advocacy events aimed at amplifying the voices of boys and addressing the issues they face. From panel discussions to workshops to community outreach initiatives, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved and make a difference.
But our advocacy doesn’t stop there. We also invite you to share your ideas, opportunities, and resources with us and with each other. Together, we can pool our knowledge and expertise to develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing boys in Africa.
So let’s come together as a community, united in our commitment to creating a world where every boy is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can create a brighter future for boys across Africa.
Join us in celebrating the International Day of the Boy Child and let’s make this year’s observance one to remember. Together, we can create lasting change.
I thank you all for fighting and make our boys successful.
This is a welcomed concern. That our boy children would no longer be seen as soldiers, furniture makers, gender who dare not cry nor express their fears and shortcomings simply because they are masculine and are not expected to have any quality with resemblance of their opposite sex, else they will be seen as ‘weak and most times; mother’s pets’.
It is time to tell our boys, it’s ok to be emotional with control, there’s nothing wrong being in the kitchen, that mistakes are part of life and allow our male children the freedom to express their excitements and be who they want to be; the hair dresser, etc