Raising the Boychild, Strengthening the Man: Reflections from the Mega Event 2025

On Saturday, 15th November 2025, a powerful movement unfolded at Elsa Hotel Meru, one that brought together young men, mentors, faith leaders, educators, and mental health advocates under one purpose: to create a safe space where men can speak, feel, and be heard.

Hosted by the inspiring Edith Sonnie, the Mega Event 2025 gathered over 60 participants for an afternoon of honest conversations, talent showcases, teachings on relationships, leadership, and emotional wellness. It was a profound reminder that when we invest in the boychild, we strengthen the man, and ultimately transform the community.

Why This Matters

Across Kenya and the world, young men are silently battling pressures tied to identity, provision, relationships, expectations, and unspoken pain.

According to the World Health Organization, men make up about 75% of global suicides, yet are the least likely to seek help.This is why events like this are not just important, they are necessary.

Boys need safe spaces. Men need understanding. Communities need healing.

Our Contribution: The SOAR Mental Health Workbook

As Write Life Kenya, we had the honour of speaking on mental health and unveiling a key resource:

The SOAR Mental Health Workbook for Young Men

A free, practical guide designed to help young men:

• Understand their emotions
• Challenge unhealthy beliefs
• Build resilience
• Reflect on their identity and purpose
• Learn healthy coping tools
• Begin their personal healing journey

We distributed printed copies at the event, and the workbook is now available to all. Download your free copy of the SOAR Mental Health Workbook:

www.writelifekenya.org/downloads/youngmenmentalhealthworkbook

A Collective Effort

We extend our gratitude to:

• All speakers who shared deeply on leadership, relationships, emotional health, and faith
• Young men who showed vulnerability, strength, and talent
• Partners and advocates who continue to champion the boychild
• Edith Sonnie, for founding the Beyond A Man Initiative and igniting a movement of healing and purpose for men in Meru and beyond

Why Boychild Advocacy Matters

Advocating for the boychild does not diminish the girl, it strengthens the family.

It does not create competition, it builds balance.

It does not silence others, it ensures that every voice matters.Empowering boys is not just an investment in the future, it is an investment in the present.

When young men are emotionally healthy, families thrive, communities stabilize, and future generations have strong role models to look up to.

Partner With Us

We want to continue distributing printed SOAR Workbooks to young men in vulnerable communities.If you would like to support this mission:

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Account: 428427

Every contribution helps us reach more boys and young men with tools for healing, purpose, and resilience.

Together, We Help Young Men Soar

This event was more than a gathering, it was a declaration:

Men matter. Their emotions matter. Their stories matter. Their healing matters.And together, we can build a Kenya where every boy grows into a whole, grounded, emotionally healthy man.

You cn watch the event here