Our mission is to reduce the stigma of silence surrounding men’s health and wealth in the SADC region by creating a space for open dialogue, learning, mentorship and community.
Our core purpose is to tackle issues faced by men, including financial pressures, emotional health, addiction, fatherhood, mental wellness, and physical fitness.
We acknowledge the existing work being done in the region, and this platform aims to enhance collaboration amongst peers.
What we do
Bi-Monthly
We host online bi-monthly conversations with a diversity of speakers to elevate existing events within the region and tackle difficult topics with professional support.
Quarterly
Local quarterly in-person workshops and capacity-building activities to create strong community networks within countries. These will foster peer responsibility, normalise support, promote individual learning, and provide growth amongst organisations.
Annual
Our annual regional conference, hosted in different countries across the region, celebrates success. Through teamwork and creating a shared legacy, we strengthen collaboration and break down silos.
Why it matters
Encourage individuals to seek help, strengthen relationships, and utilise referrals to transform silence into action. This will ultimately enhance the community’s capacity for lasting change.
It emphasises the importance of collective defence, where the community plays a vital role in safeguarding the individual.
Ubuntu, “I am, because we are”, reflects interconnectedness.
Call to Action
- Break the silence, share your story
- Make a public pledge
- Participate in or host activities in your community
- Check in on one man today: “Are you ok?”
Current events:
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FATHERS & SONS DIALOGUES
Conversations on Fatherhood, Mentorship & Intergenerational Healing
Presented by: Lion Hearts of Africa Initiative
Theme: Building Bridges Between Generations of Men
About the Dialogue
Across Africa, many men are navigating fatherhood without a blueprint — learning, unlearning, and rebuilding what it means to be a man.
The Fathers & Sons Dialogues create a safe and sacred space for open, honest conversations between men of all ages.
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Speakers
Workshops
Community building
On site testing and support
2025 RECAP
SADC Region Men’s Health Conference 2025
September 30 – October 2, 2025 | Chobe National Park, Botswana
Lion Hearts of Africa Conference Social Media Pages: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578399113079
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/108204971
Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbB8tc7K5cDDuGQtrY3K
Professor Chiwoza Bandawe (Malawi):
With Jibraan Osman of Syner-matics (Malawi)
With our Ndemufayo our MC Chicken (Namibia)
With Chiedza Advisory services (Zimbabwe)
Dr. Solomon Guramantunhu (Zimbabwe)
With Dr. Tendai Murisa of Africa Giving:
The inaugural SADC Region Men’s Health Conference, hosted by Kalafhi Medical Center,in Botswana, aims to foster community and facilitate knowledge sharing among men across the SADC region. Our mission is to reduce the stigma of silence surrounding men’s health and wealth by creating a space for open dialogue, learning, and connection.
As per or our commitment to the SADC region and building community, 10% of every years conference costs will be donated to an organization of choice by the host organization. This year, our receipient organization will be https://africagiving.org/.
In light of the changes in the political landscape that have shown us the importance of self-funding our development initiatives and priorities. The Africa Giving platform enables seamless giving across borders, both within Africa and globally and currently supports 140 registered African organizations spanning 16 countries.
Africa Giving raises the visibility of African Non-Profits leading change on the continent of Africa and links them up with potential givers. The platform aims to match individual givers on the African continent and in the diaspora – to organisations working on an initiative/cause that they are interested in. Our endeavour is to ease the contribution of individual givers towards Africa’s transformation.
Click here to learn more about them.
A conversation was had
Listen in to the conversation that conference co-host Stanley Dhliwayo of OASIDS had with Dr. Tendai Murisa of Africa Giving about the importance of creating community amongst men, the work we are doing and they work they are doing at Africa Giving. www.youtube.com/@deservegrace
For more information:
Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities are still available
Organic Sponsor
Any Amount
Support the conference overhead through funding
Conventional Sponsor
Provide funding for the accommodation and travel expenses of one speaker
Traditional Sponsor
Sponsors can contribute items or funding for the attendee gift bags
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