Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Ed Ashley facilitates the Men of Compassion support group in Spokane, Washington. It is a program of the Women’s Healing and Empowerment Network, and it serves men who have experienced various forms of abuse in … Read more
Blair Daly spoke with Billy Hetherington, the political director for Laborers Local 242, one of the largest unions of construction workers in Seattle. The two met in Tacoma while attending the Re-Wire Policy Conference, an … Read more
A recently-published book on scientific findings about testosterone is a fantastic resource for improving our understanding of men and boys. Although its title makes the male sex hormone sound malevolent, Dr. Carole Hooven’s book T: … Read more
Washington Initiative for Boys and Men founder Blair Daly was interviewed for the 2021 International Conference on Men’s Issues held in December. The 40-minute interview was initially accessible only to conference attendees. Now it’s available … Read more
Jack Kammer has been examining gender issues from a male perspective for almost four decades. In his latest episode of the Men Are Talking podcast, Jack speaks with Blair Daly of Washington Initiative for Boys … Read more
An annual fundraising luncheon to benefit Congregations for the Homeless raised over $160,000 last month. The luncheon was a virtual event due to COVID, so a key ingredient in this year’s fundraising effort was a … Read more
The seven men of STORROR, a British parkour team, are celebrities in the freerunning world — and they deserve every bit of attention they get. Their videos are a mix of sport, adventure, travel, and … Read more
For many men, their strongest experiences of brotherly love — and of belonging — occur during their younger years. It’s often when, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with male peers, they strive as one unit toward a common … Read more