The Boys Initiative

Exploring the Issues and Trends Affecting the Well-Being and Success of Boys

The Boys Initiative is a national campaign dedicated to raising public awareness about the challenges impeding the progress of boys and young men. By informing the public and recruiting advocates, the organization aims to implement solutions addressing these critical issues.

Mission Statement

To inform the public and recruit advocates who will actively help implement solutions to the issues and trends affecting the well-being and success of boys and young men in our nation and around the world.

Vision Statement

A society where boys and young men are supported to thrive in educational settings, maintain robust health, engage positively in family and community life, and contribute meaningfully to the workforce.

History and Background

They launched the “Oh, Boy!™” campaign to spotlight the challenges and disparities boys and young men face in today's society as well as the “For Every 100 Girls…” data project and awareness campaign, highlighting key disparities across 70 social metrics such as education, mental health, and employment.

Products and Services

“Oh, Boy!™” Campaign: An awareness movement designed to spotlight the challenges and disparities boys and young men face in today's society.
“For Every 100 Girls…” Data Project & Awareness Campaign: Provides compelling statistics and data illustrating the challenges boys and young men face today, highlighting key disparities across various social metrics.
Training Programs: Offers professional development opportunities for educators, sharing the latest research about different teaching strategies for girls and boys, and serving as a resource for those considering single-sex educational programs.
Educational Achievement: Addressing the academic underachievement of boys and promoting boy-friendly educational practices.
Health: Bringing attention to the physical and emotional health crises among males.
Mental Health & Suicide: Highlighting the importance of mental health support and addressing the high rates of suicide among young men.
Violence: Addressing issues related to violence involving boys and young men.

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Impact and Success

They launched awareness campaigns that have garnered attention from educators, policymakers, and the media, sparking national conversations about the issues facing boys and young men. They also collaborated with various organizations to amplify the call for addressing the challenges faced by boys and young men.

Team and Leadership

Key Figures

Advisory Board: Comprises nationally recognized scholars and practitioners from diverse fields related to the well-being of boys and young men.

Get Involved

Donations: Financial contributions to support The Boys Initiative's mission and programs.
Volunteering: Opportunities to participate in advocacy, research, and public awareness campaigns.
Events and Campaigns: Participation in national and local events aimed at promoting the well-being of boys and young men.