From Personal Change to Community Transformation: Male Champion Training in Rautahat

27–29 October 2026 | Rautahat, Nepal

“A true Male Champion does not demand change from others; he begins by changing himself.”

The training encouraged men to challenge harmful gender norms, practice positive masculinity, share family responsibilities, prevent violence and discrimination, and become role models for positive change.

One key message was that we cannot ask others to change unless we are willing to change ourselves first.

Participants reflected on their personal weaknesses, harmful attitudes, and traditional beliefs about masculinity. They discussed harmful messages such as “A real man never cries,” “Men must control women,” and “Men must always be aggressive.”

Through these discussions, they explored positive masculinity, which emphasizes respect, care, responsibility, emotional awareness, nonviolence, support, and commitment to equality.

From Commitment to Action

A significant outcome of the training was the discussion and finalisation of the roles and responsibilities of Male Champions. Participants committed to:

• Change their own harmful attitudes and behaviours.
• Eliminate discrimination within their families and communities.
• Share household chores and childcare responsibilities with women.
• Prevent child marriage and promote equal opportunities for sons and daughters.
• Facilitate and manage two groups to promote positive change.
• Practise daily Sunrise Reflection and evening self-review.
• Remain accountable and fulfil their responsibilities sincerely.

Each participant developed a three-month action plan and committed to sharing their learning with at least one other person. Because building equal, safe, and peaceful families and communities starts with changing ourselves!

When men change, families and communities change.