Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
In the fall of 2015, a middle school principal in Clark County cooperated with local dads to put on what they called Man U (Man University) for boys in 8th grade. This occurred in Washougal, … Read more
Matthew Stefanko is the founder and CEO of a company called MANUAL, which runs a digital engagement engine for young men built around on-demand, evidence-based content and live coaching. MANUAL has a growing number of partnerships with … Read more
A recent article in The New York Times features Gerard Gousman, a Seattle dad of four sons. The article appears in the March 31, 2024 print edition of the newspaper under the headline “They’re pushing … Read more
The University of Oregon has had a Men’s Resource Center (MRC) serving its undergraduate and postgraduate students since 2001. We spoke with Dr. Arian Mobasser, the man who leads the MRC, and heard some really interesting … Read more
We’ve all heard negative narratives that surround boys and video games. There are positive narratives too, like how gaming provides cognitive benefits, opportunities for socializing and stress relief, outlets for creativity and imagination, cultivation of … Read more
The Washington State Fathers Network supports dads of children with special health care needs by connecting dads with one another and elevating their voices. The Network’s director, Matthew Rickmon, offers free workshops to help parents … Read more
Washington Initiative for Boys and Men believes that improving society’s opinion of and appreciation for our male population requires deepening our understanding of and empathy for males. Where people understand and empathize with boys and … Read more
In this article we present statistics on workplace injuries in Washington. Then we share testimonies from five local men who work dangerous jobs: Whether for a paycheck or a calling Most dangerous occupations are overwhelmingly … Read more