ABOUT CRAIG
Craig is a bestselling South African author, award-winning social entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, Positive Masculinity 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 positive masculinity, fatherhood, gender-based violence, gender equality, parenting, 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 positive masculinity, fatherhood, gender-based violence, gender equality, parenting, 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 positive masculinity, fatherhood, gender-based violence, gender equality, parenting, 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 2 | The #NoExcuse campaign equips men with growth tools
The #NoExcuse campaign, launched in 2017, has consistently used football's power to address one of South Africa's most urgent gender-based violence crises. Football fans and consumers are [Read more]
Healing Men, Healing South Africa – Tackling GBV at the Root | Expresso Show
If SA wants to turn the tide on GBV, it must invest significantly in psycho-social support for men and boys and teaching positive, healthy masculinity.If SA wants to turn the [Read more]
70% of Men in SA Believe Women Must Obey Their Husbands | ENCA
JOHANNESBURG - NGO 'Father a Nation' says men need to be healed in order to stop gender-based violence. It says the country needs a a shift in [Read more]
Why Society Needs Us to Be Dangerous, But Good | Tedx | University of Johannesburg
Our interconnectedness makes us, in a very real way, responsible for each other. Societal ills such as poverty, inequality, crime, corruption, and gender-based violence affect every one [Read more]
Changing the Narrative on Fatherhood and Mentorship | Prime INX
Why healing men and fathers is fundamental to healing our society: live interview with Nazia Wadee and Maimoona Mabena.
SABC News | Father a Nation organisation calls for action against GBV
Minister of Police Bheki Cele reiterated that the fight against GBVF crimes remains a priority for the South African Police Service. In the latest crime stats, police [Read more]
MEDIA AND EVENTS
MEDIA AND EVENTS
CRAIG SPEAKS
‘You Can’t Tell Me That’s Toxic’ – Debunking Myths About Men, Masculinity and The Patriarchy
What does it really mean to be a man today? In this episode I take on the heated debate surrounding masculinity, reacting [Read more]
Human Rights / Human Responsibilities: Two Sides of the Same Coin
We often hear about the importance of human rights, but what about the responsibilities that make them possible? In this episode, we [Read more]
The War on Truth is Real – And It’s More Dangerous Than You Think
It’s hard to know what to believe anymore. We live in what many call the 'post-truth era'. Some say we’ve moved beyond [Read more]
“You don’t need recognition to do the right thing” – Wisdom of Everyday Heroes
The real heroes in life aren’t the ones on stages and platforms receiving awards and recognition, fame and fortune. The real heroes [Read more]
The Hidden Addictions Sabotaging Your Life – And How to Break Free
Addiction isn’t just about drugs and alcohol — it’s anything that has some form of control over you, stopping you from living [Read more]
CRAIG SPEAKS
CRAIG SPEAKS
THE DAD COACH
THE DAD COACH
10,000 Babies Abandoned Every Year – What If Men Stepped Up?
60% of South African children grow up without a father. 10,000 babies are abandoned every year. But what if men chose to show up? In this episode, [Read more]
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]
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