Crowned Coaching Programme

What better way to begin Men’s Mental Health Month than with the induction of CROWNED Coaching Programme – Cohort II: Safe Men Edition? 👑

Yesterday, we officially welcomed and inducted 50 young men from Zambia, Namibia, Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria into a journey of growth, leadership, and transformation.

Following an intensive selection process, these gentlemen were chosen from a pool of applicants who demonstrated a desire to grow beyond academic achievement and invest in becoming intentional leaders, responsible citizens, and advocates for positive change.

The Safe Men Edition was born from a simple but important belief: that young men need spaces where they can learn, reflect, ask difficult questions, and develop the skills required to lead themselves and others well. Spaces where strength is not measured by silence, but by self-awareness, accountability, and courage.

Over the next 12 sessions, participants will engage in conversations on mental health, identity, responsible masculinity, gender equality, leadership, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, governance, public speaking, resource mobilization, and community impact.

As we marked the beginning of this journey, we are reminded that building better societies requires intentional investment in young men and women alike. We cannot speak about safer communities, healthier relationships, and stronger leadership without creating opportunities for young men to learn, unlearn, and grow.

To our new cohort, welcome to the journey. The work starts now.

Crowned Coaching Programme | Cohort II (Safe Men Edition)

Applications are now open.

Designed for young men in universities/Colleges aged between 16-25, who are ready to grow in confidence, strengthen decision-making, build financial discipline, and learn how to navigate systems of influence as they transition from student life into the professional world.

This is a guided coaching experience for those who want to approach their transition into the professional world with clarity and purpose.

Open to applicants based in:
Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Zambia, Nigeria, and Ghana.

Only 60 spaces available. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YGTHep3iyF3rKqPe4376449n-8Od8m2k0KahEvAGZsw/edit

Today, we celebrate a powerful milestone for the CROWNED Coaching Programme 💃❤️

Cohort 1 Graduation Day marks the successful completion of an intensive leadership journey by 20 outstanding young women — 10 from Namibia and 10 from Zambia.
Over the course of the programme, participants have engaged in 12 transformative learning modules, covering leadership, innovation, financial literacy, purpose, personal branding, mental health, identity, academic excellence, community service & volunteerism, entrepreneurship, governance, project design, and resource mobilization.

This has been more than a learning experience — it has been a process of becoming: shaping confident, self-aware, and impact-driven young leaders ready to influence their communities and beyond.

🕔 Graduation Ceremony: Today at 17:00 (CAT)
📍 Google Meet | Open to the public.

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We are honored to be joined by our dedicated guest coaches from Uganda🇺🇬, Namibia 🇳🇦 & Zambia🇿🇲 who poured into the cohort throughout this journey, and a Special Guest: Ruth Kangwa Ndhlovu AU Ambassador for Peace – Southern Africa, who will grace the occasion.
Join us as we celebrate growth, resilience, and the emergence of young women CROWNED for impact. 👑✨