THOMAS FIFFER, EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF THE GOOD MEN PROJECT TO SPEAK AT SECOND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR MEN AND BOYS SUNDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2015

PHILADELPHIA, PA (USA) - Author, speaker, storyteller, coach and Executive Editor of The Good Men Project (www.goodmenproject.com) Mr. Thomas G. Fiffer will be a featured speaker at the Second Annual International Day of Prayer for Men and Boys on Sunday, 8 November 2015 at 10:00 A.M. United States (New York) Time. Mr. Fiffer’s talk can be heard live through a telephone conference call (telephone conference number 712-775-7031 with an access code of 803 828). To register for the event, visit the following link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-annual-international-day-of-prayer-for-men-and-boys-tickets-19339233167?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing, or send an e-mail to: insearchoffatherhood@gmail.com. Mr. Fiffer will be joined by Honorable Chief Robert Red Hawk of the Lenape Nation (USA) and Regional Coordinator for International Men's Day; Honorable Minister Alif Allah; and Mr. Nkomo Nethukuthula of South Africa.

 

 

A graduate of Yale University, and the holder of an M.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois in Chicago, MR. FIFFER focuses on diagnosing and healing dysfunctional relationships. FIFFER’s transformative work takes the form of two books, “Why It Can’t Work: Detaching from Dysfunctional Relationships to Make Room for True Love” and “What Is Love? A Guide for the Perplexed to Matters of the Heart” is available on Amazon.com (www.amazon.com) and a blog – http://tomaplomb.blogspot.com.

 

The Second Annual International Day of Prayer for Men and Boys is a call for peace; it is a call for bringing hope to the hopeless. It is the beginning of a journey for individuals of all faiths and denominations -- Christians, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, and Buddhists – a journey of collaboration to end Fatherlessness, gender wars, homelessness, intolerance, poverty, hunger, and violence It is a call for transforming our spiritually, psychologically and emotionally toxic communities into a loving, nurturing, and spiritually vibrant oasis. It is a call to end the “school-to-prison” pipeline. It is a call to end the rising suicide rate of Men and Boys. It is a call to end the violence that plagues our communities and prematurely snuffs out the lives of Men and Boys. It is a call to provide Boys and Men with real-life options. It is a call to bring spiritual, emotional, and psychological healing to our families, our communities, and our global village. It is a call for understanding – an understanding that each of the 7.3 billion souls who occupy this space and place we know as Planet Earth are connected to one another. And an understanding that we all live in grave peril if we are not working to keep Men and Boys safe and helping them to live happier, longer, and healthier lives.

CHRIS CANNON, CREATOR OF THE "MANHOOD MODEL" TO LAUNCH USA INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY OBSERVANCE WITH 7 NOVEMBER 2015 WEBINAR

CONTACT:

Mr. Chris Cannon
The Manhood Model
E-Mail: chris@manhoodmodel.com

USA Coordinator - International Men's Day
E-Mail: insearchoffatherhood@gmail.com

MEN’S ISSUES THOUGHT LEADER, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR AND CREATOR OF THE “MANHOOD MODEL” MR. CHRIS CANNON TO LAUNCH USA INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY OBSERVANCE ON 7 NOVEMBER 2015

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (USA) -- 5 November 2015 -- Men’s Issues Thought Leader, best-selling author, and architect of the “Manhood Model” (www.manhoodmodel.com) Mr.  Chris Cannon  will launch the United States observance of 2015 International Men’s Day beginning on Saturday, 7 November 2015 through the presentation of a “Manhood Model Webinar” . The “Manhood Model” Webinar will be moderated by Mr. Cannon beginning at 3:00 P.M. United States (New York) Time through 4:00 P.M. United States (New York) Time on Saturday, 7 November 2015 at the following link: 2015.ManhoodModel.com.

Through the “Manhood Model”, Mr. Cannon is helping the 3,477,829,538 souls who are Men throughout our global village sift through the mixed signals about masculinity, their roles and responsibilities in our families and communities, and the rules of engagement for courtship and marriage which they constantly receive from mainstream media, television sitcoms, film, music videos, and even from the souls who profess to love them.

  “Men in the Millennium are embarking on a journey to find their genuine selves. They yearn to live purpose-driven lives. We have 3,477,829,538 Men throughout our global village who at any given time or any given day are taking a long look in the proverbial mirror and asking the reflection that stares back at them: ‘Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going in life?’ This year’s theme for International Men’s Day is: ‘Making A Difference For Men and Boys’. If we are truly serious about making a difference in the lives of Men and Boys, we are duty bound to help them find their identity, discover their purpose, and provide them with a sense of direction. The Manhood Model will help Men and Boys do exactly that. Helping Men and Boys live purposeful and fulfilling lives empowers and enriches our families and our communities. Rolling out the ‘Manhood Model’ webinar as part of the launch of the United States’ celebration of 2015 International Men’s Day on Saturday, 7 November 2015 is a beginning and not an ending. We will design and implement initiatives each month over the course of the next twelve months that help to address and resolves the obstacles that make it extremely difficult – if not impossible for Men and Boys to be successful, productive, and purpose-driven souls,” remarked Mr. Cannon.

To register for the “Manhood Model” webinar visit the following link: 2015.ManhoodModel.com. 

  For further information about the webinar scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2015 beginning at 3:00 P.M. United States (New York) Time and ending at 4:00 P.M. United States (New York) Time, visit the Manhood Model’s website at www.manhoodmodel.com, or send an e-mail to: chris@manhoodmodel.com.

For information about International Men’s Day, visit its website at www.imd-global.org or contact the United States Coordinator for International Men's Day by sending an e-mail to: insearchoffatherhood@gmail.com or call 267-581-3963.

AN INVITATION TO THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SECOND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR MEN AND BOYS - SUNDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2015 AT 10:00 AM USA (NEW YORK) TIME AND 3:00 PM. USA (NEW YORK) TIME....

You are cordially invited to participate in the Second Annual International Day of Prayer for Men and Boys on Sunday, 8 November 2015 at either 10:00 A.M. United States (New York) Time or at 3:00 P.M United States (New York) Time.  You can participate in the hour long program via conference call at 712-775-7031 - Access Code 803-828 and by registering at the following link: 
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-annual-internati
onal-day-of-prayer-for-men-and-boys-tickets-19339233167


 
 The Second Annual International Day of Prayer is about bringing together Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs,  -- individuals and leaders of all faiths and denominations -- through prayer, reflection, song, and poetry -- to embark upon a journey to eradicate the key challenges which make it impossible for the Men and Boys and our lives to be whole souls and to live longer, healthier, happier, and purpose-driven lives.

  

Imagine if you will, the powerfulness of 7.3 billion souls who occupy the space and place we know as Planet Earth -- of all faiths and denominations --  lifting their voices in prayers of thanksgiving for the  Men and Boys in our lives and for the selfless sacrifices and valuable contributions that Men quietly and unceremoniously make to our families, our communities, and our world – every day.    .    What if on Sunday, 8 November 2015 – the International Day of Prayer for Men and Boys --  Christians, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, and Buddhists throughout our global village embark on collaborative journey to help eradicate Fatherlessness, gender wars, homelessness, intergenerational incarceration, religious and ethnic intolerance, poverty, hunger, and violence?      

         The International Day of Prayer for Men and Boys is a call for peace; it is a call for bringing hope to the hopeless.  It is a call for transforming our spiritually, psychologically and emotionally toxic communities into a loving, nurturing, and spiritually vibrant  oasis.   It is a call to end the “school-to-prison” pipeline.

  It is a call to end the rising suicide rate of Men and Boys.  It is a call to level the educational playing field for boys and put an end to boys – Our Sons – the Next Generation of Leaders, Husbands, and Fathers being arbitrarily misdiagnosed as “behavior problems” and “unteachable”, placed on Ritalin or other psychotropic medications, and warehoused in Special Education Classes. 

  It is a call to end the rising high school dropout rate among Our Sons.  It is a call to end the violence that plagues our communities and prematurely snuffs out the lives of Men and Boys. 

 

 It is a call to provide Boys and Men with real-life options.  It is a call to bring spiritual, emotional, and psychological healing to our families, our communities, and our global village.  It is a call for understanding – an understanding that each of the 7.3 billion souls who occupy this space and place we know as Planet Earth are connected to one another.  And an understanding that  we all live in grave peril if we are not working to keep Men and Boys safe and helping them to live happier, longer, and healthier lives.

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Imagine if you will, the powerfulness of 7.3 billion souls who occupy the space

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-annual-international-day-of-prayer-for-men-and-boys-tickets-19339233167lace we know as Planet Earth -- of all faiths and denominations --  lifting their voices in prayers of thanksgiving for the  Men and Boys in our lives and for the selfless sacrifices and valuable contributions that Men quietly and unceremoniously make to our families, our communities, and our world – every day.    What if on Sunday, 8 November 2015 – the International Day of Prayer for Men and Boys --  Christians, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, and Buddhists throughout our global village embark on a journey to work together in a loving and collaborative spirit  to end Fatherlessness, gender wars, homelessness, intolerance, poverty, hunger, and violence? The International Day of Prayer for Men and Boys is a call for peace; it is a call for bringing hope to the hopeless.  It is a call for transforming our spiritually, psychologically and emotionally toxic communities into a loving, nurturing, and spiritually vibrant  oasis.   It is a call to end the “school-to-prison” pipeline.  It is a call to end the rising suicide rate of Men and Boys.  It is a call to level the educational playing field for boys and put an end to boys – Our Sons – the Next Generation of Leaders, Husbands, and Fathers being arbitrarily misdiagnosed as “behavior problems” and “unteachable”, placed on Ritalin or other psychotropic medications, and warehoused in Special Education Classes.   It is a call to end the rising high school dropout rate among Our Sons.  It is a call to end the violence that plagues our communities and prematurely snuffs out the lives of Men and Boys.  It is a call to provide Boys and Men with real-life options.  It is a call to bring spiritual, emotional, and psychological healing to our families, our communities, and our global village.  It is a call for understanding – an understanding that each of the 7.3 billion souls who occupy this space and place we know as Planet Earth are connected to one another.  And an understanding that  we all live in grave peril if we are not working to keep Men and Boys safe and helping them to live happier, longer, and healthier lives.

 

IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD(R) TURNS 16 -- A NOTE OF THANKS!

 

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Can one person positively transform the world?  Can one person make a difference in the lives of others?  Do individuals exist in the global village we know as Planet Earth who only want the best for others, unconditionally accept others for who they are, and selflessly invest their energy, time, and wisdom to help others find their purpose in life and fulfill their destiny?

I knew such a man -- L.T. Henry, a classically trained jazz musician -- a drummer who also played piano and trumpet -- who spoke five languages -- Chinese,Russian, French, German, and Spanish -- an author, photojournalist, and sales and success motivation trainer. L.T. -- as he was affectionaltely referred to by those of us whom he allowed ...to be close to him and a member of his Inner Circle -- was my Mentor and IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD(R) was his vision which he shared with me 20 years ago. It is a vision that I have spent the past 16 years resurrecting.

When L.T. died on 1 March 1999, I just could not allow his vision to die with him --my heart and soul knew that his vision was too important. And time has proven me right. But it is a journey that I have not embarked upon alone. Many of you throughout our global have helped me resurrect L.T. The celebration of IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD(R)'s birthday is also the celebration of the life and legacy of L.T. It is a celebration for all of the souls throughout our global village who have helped me transform L.T.'s vision into an entity that can be seen, heard, felt, and touched. It is a celebration that is testimony to the fact that ideas and visions do not die.

 

Thank you!www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s?k=in+search+of+fatherhood+transcending+boundaries

UMA CHALLA, INDIA COORDINATOR FOR INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY WRITES ABOUT HER INITIATIVE "OCTOBER IS VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN AND BOYS AWARENESS MONTH"

OCTOBER IS VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN AND BOYS AWARENESS MONTH (VAMBAM)

BY: Uma Challa

                                                               Power of A Woman

“Stop violence against women!” That is a slogan that we have heard, day in and day out, over the last thirty years and have agreed with, unquestioningly. By doing so, we have also embraced its underlying assumptions, that violence is a gender issue, that men have been historically inflicting violence on women, all men (and only men) are capable of violence and that violence against men (by women) does not exist.


More recently, the focus of the subject has been broadened to include boys. A social awareness platform called Vogue Empower even made a short film entitled “Start with the Boys” which says, “We have taught our boys not to cry. It’s time we teach them not to make girls cry”.


Echoing this politically correct stance, and underlining the agenda of her Ministry, Women and Child Development Minister, Ms. Maneka Gandhi, recently said:  “All the violence is male generated. One of the ways to tackle this is at the school stage”.


Ms. Gandhi proposed a program called “gender champions’’ in which “boys who have been particularly respectful and helpful to girls and deserve to be emulated” will be rewarded every year.


The powerful impact of these political and media generated messages is reflected in everyday conversations as well. To quote an example, a mother, who was worried about her 7 year old boy who would not talk to girls on his school bus, expressed her concern on Facebook, and received the following response from another boy’s mother:


          “Boys do need to do 'feminine' things like cook, wear pink, dress up in florals, wear a skirt if only for protest against rapes….After all, a true man is someone who is in touch with his feminine side.”


For a while now, even something as innocuous as the usage of “he/him” has been politicized enough to make everyone pause and reconsider the use of the masculine pronoun in a normal English sentence.


One might have believed that all of the above are genuine efforts aimed only at gender equality and protection of women, if not for the stark apathy shown towards men in distress. There has been a prolonged and uncomfortable silence in our culture about female violence against men and boys. Emboldened by this silence, the war against men and boys, and everything masculine, has now become full-blown, and too glaring to ignore.


Today, exploiting, abusing, insulting, kicking, punching and slapping males has not only become acceptable, but it is even considered laudable behavior on the part of women and girls. While the popular media showers titles such as “bravehearts”, “youth icons” or “female role models” on these feisty women (like Rohtak sisters and Jasleen Kaur), State Governments have even announced cash awards to them. Ms. Gandhi herself has proposed prizes to girls who have been outstanding in their “bravery and attitude”.


There are far too many examples and compelling (NCRB) data about female violence on men and boys, begging for the conspicuous silence of the society to be broken.


The idea behind observing “Violence Against Men and Boys Awareness Month” (#VAMBAM) in October 2015 is to break the silence and address female violence against men and boys, which is stoked by gender politics.


Let us treat men in distress with the same kind of compassion and support as women in distress. Let us recognize that ignoring violence by women, and denial of protection against the same amounts to promotion of violence against men and boys.


Let us allow boys and girls to naturally explore and discover ways to relate with the opposite sex. Let us recognize that imposing gender politics on children to modify the behavior of young males or shaming those who do not comply amounts to violence against boys as well.


All India Men’s Welfare Association, All India Forgotten Women’s Association, True Equity Network and Paritran Foundation have joined hands to observe VAMBAM in India. VAMBAM has also been endorsed internationally, as seen in this message by Ms. Diane Sears, USA Coordinator for International Men's Day, Chair of the USA 2012-2022 International Men's Day Ten Year Plan Committee, Managing Editor for IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD(R), a quarterly international Fatherhood and Men's Issues Journal, and Director of IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD(R) International Fatherhood and Men’s Issues Internship Program:


          "October 2015 has been designated as INTERNATIONAL VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN AND BOYS AWARENESS Month. This initiative is the brainchild of Mrs. Uma Challa, a Gender Issues Thought Leader, humanitarian, author and India’s Coordinator for International Men’s Day. The USA International Men’s Day Team endorses Mrs. Challa’s initiative. Violence against Men and Boys creates a psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually toxic environment in our homes, our communities, and our world. INTERNATIONAL VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN AND BOYS AWARENESS Month — October 2015 — is a key “piece of the puzzle” to bringing healing to Men, Boys, our families, our communities, and our world and transforming our psychologically, emotionally, spiritually toxic and dysfunctional environment into a vibrant, loving, and nurturing oasis."


We urge all girls and women, boys and men everywhere to join us in this effort. https://uchalla.wordpress.com/2015/10/02/violence-against-men-and-boys-awareness-month/

OCTOBER 2015: INTERNATIONAL VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN AND BOYS AWARENESS MONTH

October 2015 has been designated as INTERNATIONAL VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN AND BOYS AWARENESS Month.   This initiative is the brainchild of Mrs. Uma Challa, a Gender Issues Thought Leader, humanitarian, author and India's Coordinator for International Men's Day.   The USA International Men's Day Team endorses Mrs. Challa's initiative.  Violence against Men and Boys creates a psychologically, emotionally, and spiritual toxic environment in our homes, our communities, and our world.  INTERNATIONAL VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN AND BOYS AWARENESS Month -- October 2015 -- is a key "piece of the puzzle" to bringing healing to Men, Boys, our families, our communities, and our world and transforming our psychologically, emotionally, spiritually toxic and dysfunctional environment into a vibrant, loving, and nurturing oasis.

PHILADELPHIA MAYOR, LEGISLATORS, AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2015 NATIONAL MILLION FATHER MARCH ON 9/8/2015

HOUSE OF UMOJA, INC.

5625 W. Master Street

Philadelphia, PA 19131

(215) 473-5893
Facsimile: (215) 879-5340

E-Mail: falakafattah@aol.com

Website: www.houseofumoja.org

CONTACT:

Mr. David Fattah, Coordinator
National Million Father March – City of Philadelphia
House of Umoja, Inc.
(215) 473-5893
E-Mail: falakafattah@aol.com



           PHILADELPHIA, PA (USA) --    8 September 2015 -- The Honorable Michael Nutter, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia; The Honorable Curtis Jones, Jr., Councilman for Philadelphia’s Fourth Councilman District; The Honorable Chaka Fattah, United States Representative for Pennsylvania’s Second Congressional District; and The Honorable Vincent Hughes, a Pennsylvania State Senator who represents Pennsylvania’s Seventh Senatorial District together with key stakeholders will usher in the 2015-2016 academic year on Tuesday, 8 September 2015 by participating in the 2015 National Million Father March. Since 2007, under the leadership of Mr. David Fattah, who serves as Philadelphia’s Coordinator for the National Million Father March, and the House of Umoja, Inc. (www.houseofumoja,org), Fathers in the City of Philadelphia have joined Fathers in over 800 cities throughout the United States in helping their children greet the new academic year.


          “The House of Umoja, Inc. is leading by example. We are asking Fathers to assemble at 7:00 A.M. at our office which is located at 5625 West Master Street. Once the Fathers have assembled at our office, we will march to the Universal Bluford Charter School which is located at 5720 Media Street. We will be joined by Mayor Michael Nutter, The Honorable Curtis Jones, The Honorable Chaka Fattah, and The Honorable Vincent Hughes and other key stakeholders. In view of the fact that educational needs are increasing while resources are declining, the National Million Father March is a critical piece of the puzzle to enhancing our children’s academic success and helping them mature into productive and successful adults. Through the 2015 National Million Father March, we are expanding the emphasis on academic achievement in the City of Philadelphia. We are asking all parents to provide support throughout the entire 2015-2016 academic year as we redefine student goal attainment. While we want our children to excel academically and be equipped with the essential tools needed to compete for careers in a global marketplace, we also want to acknowledge our children for the positive contributions that many of them make to our communities – and to encourage our children to practice good citizenship at school, at home, in our community, and in the world outside of their immediate environment. Educating our children – the Next Generation of Leaders -- and providing them with the tools they will need to become successful, productive and well-adjusted adults in a global marketplace is a shared responsibility. It takes a village to educate a child,” explained Mr. Fattah.


         The National Million Father March is the brainchild of Mr. Philip Jackson, the Founder and Executive Director of The Black Star Project (www.blackstarproject.org) headquartered in Chicago, Illinois which offers academic and mentoring programs for children, workforce development projects, and school services. For further information about The Black Star Project, visit its website at www.blackstarproject.org.


          The House of Umoja, Inc. is an internationally acclaimed internationally acclaimed organization’s successful track record of transforming and working with youths has moved universities and institutions that include, but are not limited to, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Prevention and the Center for Disease Control, to seek the expertise of Queen Mother Falaka Fattah and her husband Mr. David Fattah in the areas of gang reduction, youth programming, and community organizing. Former United States Presidents Jimmy Carter and the late Ronald Reagan have recognized the House Of Umoja, Inc. for its pioneering work which has been documented in published articles such as A Summons To Life, by Robert Woodson of the American Enterprise Institute in 1981 and The Violent Juvenile Offender by Paul DeMuro and Richard Allison of the National Council On Crime And Delinquency in 1984. For further information about the House of Umoja, Inc., call (215) 473-5893 or send an e-mail to: falakafattah@aol.com, or visit the organization’s website at www.houseofumoja.org.
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