ABOUT CRAIG
Craig is a bestselling South African author, award winning social entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and Dad Coach.
He is passionate about the crucial role men and fathers play in the lives of their children and society. He founded and runs the Non-Profit Organisation, Father A Nation, whose mission is to restore and equip men to be great fathers, mentors and role models. For his work with men in communities Craig received the GQ South African Humanitarian Man of the year award in 2019. As a keynote speaker and facilitator Craig covers a variety of topics in the areas of parenting, masculinity, gender-based violence, gender equity, leadership and excellence.
ABOUT CRAIG
Craig is a bestselling South African author, award winning social entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and Dad Coach.
He is passionate about the crucial role men and fathers play in the lives of their children and society. He founded and runs the Non-Profit Organisation, Father A Nation, whose mission is to restore and equip men to be great fathers, mentors and role models. For his work with men in communities Craig received the GQ South African Humanitarian Man of the year award in 2019. As a keynote speaker and facilitator Craig covers a variety of topics in the areas of parenting, masculinity, gender-based violence, gender equity, leadership and excellence.
ABOUT CRAIG
Craig is a bestselling South African author, award winning social entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and Dad Coach.
He is passionate about the crucial role men and fathers play in the lives of their children and society. He founded and runs the Non-Profit Organisation, Father A Nation, whose mission is to restore and equip men to be great fathers, mentors and role models. For his work with men in communities Craig received the GQ South African Humanitarian Man of the year award in 2019. As a keynote speaker and facilitator Craig covers a variety of topics in the areas of parenting, masculinity, gender-based violence, gender equity, leadership and excellence.
“The one thing that we all have in common is our humanity. And thankfully that one thing is way more important than any differences we may have.”
“The one thing that we all have in common is our humanity. And thankfully that one thing is way more important than any differences we may have.”
TESTIMONIALS
“Thank you for the excellent – and very valuable – work you are doing with my colleagues in the Band of Brothers. I was very touched by their stories, and by their commitment to the work of creating a strong and positive masculinity. I have rarely felt prouder of Standard Bank people than I did of these men.”
“The world needs more Craigs! He zoomed into a deep personal space for all the delegates; male and female that left us forever thinking about masculinity in an entirely new way.”
“Your talk was amazing. I have about 20 assemblies as a result of your input!! Well done and good job!”
“Craig’s talk was such a hit, we had to have him back to speak at another event. Craig is a World Class Speaker and I highly recommend him for any organization that is looking at inspiring their guests with his high-impact interactive talks.”
TESTIMONIALS
“Thank you for the excellent – and very valuable – work you are doing with my colleagues in the Band of Brothers. I was very touched by their stories, and by their commitment to the work of creating a strong and positive masculinity. I have rarely felt prouder of Standard Bank people than I did of these men.”
“The world needs more Craigs! He zoomed into a deep personal space for all the delegates; male and female that left us forever thinking about masculinity in an entirely new way.”
“Your talk was amazing. I have about 20 assemblies as a result of your input!! Well done and good job!”
“Craig’s talk was such a hit, we had to have him back to speak at another event. Craig is a World Class Speaker and I highly recommend him for any organization that is looking at inspiring their guests with his high-impact interactive talks.”
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
MEDIA AND EVENTS
SABC News | Craig unpacks the alarming impact of absent fathers on children’s well-being.
Statistics South Africa unpacked alarming trends that have an impact on children's education and well-being. In a report released in February this year, StatsSA revealed that most [Read more]
Newzroom Afrika | What can be done about children growing up in broken families?
According to Father A Nation, 21% of children 17 years old and under do not live with their parents. Only 42% of children with their mothers and [Read more]
702 FM | Interview with Refiloe Mapakanye
Craig Wilkinson, Founder & CEO of Father A Nation SA NPC for a profile and work of Father a Nation NPC a Non-Profit Organisation that runs high impact [Read more]
702 FM Man Torque: Healing Boys and Men
Tonight, we wrap up our last Man Torque show for 2021 with Craig Wilkinson, Founder and CEO of Father A Nation (FAN), bestselling author, award winning social entrepreneur [Read more]
eNCA News: 16 Days of Activism | Urging men and boys to do better
'In keeping with the theme, "Moving from Awareness to Accountability", a nonprofit organisation has launched a community centre in Alexandra, Johannesburg. The facility wants to encourage men [Read more]
Newzroom Afrika: Community Centre opened in Alexandra to combat toxic masculinity.
'Author and Father A Nation CEO, Craig Wilkinson, this week opened a Community Centre in Alexandra to combat toxic masculinity and mentor young men and boys. This [Read more]
MEDIA AND EVENTS
MEDIA AND EVENTS
CRAIG SPEAKS
Why we need more masculinity, not less
Excerpt taken from a talk at the ACT Africa Men's National GBV Conference in October 2021.
Why men are lonely
There is a silent epidemic of loneliness amongst men. Not because men don’t have friends or family. Not because they don’t have people to hang [Read more]
Discussing fatherlessness with Siya Kolisi
Craig and Siya discuss the deep and emotional issue of fatherlesness in South Africa. Excerpt is taken from the GQ Men's Mental [Read more]
Side by Side
In South Africa we live in the most unequal society in the world. It hurts, it’s not fair, it’s a reality and we can all [Read more]
Is there hope for South Africa?
I don’t usually add my voice to the political arena but with the state of our nation it’s become impossible to stay [Read more]
CRAIG SPEAKS
CRAIG SPEAKS
THE DAD COACH
THE DAD COACH
How to man up and ask for help
Men have always struggled to ask for directions or seek help. We feel we need to have the answers and even if we don’t, we need to just [Read more]
How to deal with an angry ex and remain a great Dad
Divorce is a painful reality which affects almost half of everyone who gets married. Tragically it's our children’s hearts that are so often caught in the crossfire of [Read more]
“How do I manage an inconsolable teething infant and postpartum wife?”
The early years of childhood can be extremely demanding. One father asked what to do with a wife suffering from postpartum blues and an inconsolable teething infant. Here [Read more]
“Why has my 6-year-old boy suddenly turned into a brat?”
A dad recently asked for advice on how to deal with his 6-year-old son who has suddenly started behaving like a “certified pest”; fighting with his sisters, being messy, forgetful, [Read more]
How dads can build a lifelong bond with their child
It may be stating the obvious to say that the number one key to being an excellent father is to build and maintain a good relationship with your child. Yet [Read more]
The question: “Do I have what it takes to be a good dad?”
I often get approached by men who say something along the lines of: “I don’t really know what I’m doing. I’m scared I won’t be a good dad. What do [Read more]
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THE DAD COACH
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