Moustaches making a difference

Funding from leading charity Movember has helped Growing2gether bring more boys onto our programme.

It’s well documented that men/boys find it harder to talk about their mental health and seek support – 1 in 3 men in Scotland experience a mental health problem and it’s on the rise. Thanks to funding from Movember – a leading charity dedicated to transforming boys' and men's health – we've increased male participation in our programmes, helping more boys benefit from this vital support.

We believe in giving all young people the chance to realise their unique potential. This innovative 16-week early intervention is proven by robust evaluation to increase mental health, educational attainment and life skills. By discovering their potential, young people can contribute to stronger communities, by believing in themselves and in their future. Our project is unique because it also benefits the 4-6 year old children that the young people mentor (through play, reading and numbers), helping them develop vital relationship skills.

Movember is an annual event where males grow moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. https://uk.movember.com/

First posted November 2024