“We can’t teach our boys what it is to be a man … we have to show them” (anon). 

SYI asks: “What are we showing our boys today?”  Why would young men and boys even want to be mature men when much of what they see about men is essentially demeaning and shameful?  It is no wonder so many of these boys are detached, withdrawn and resentful … and so, the cycle continues. 

The Say Yes Initiative encourages all the men of honour and integrity to stand up, to be seen, and to be shining examples the healthy masculine, peace-makers, respectful, protectors. To act as good role models for our boys and young men, to show by example that not all men are damaged goods nor out to do harm. To illustrate what is possible when men strive to be the best that they can be. 

We assert that good male role models abound, and that if we just lift our eyes above the negativity directed at men today, we will notice and acknowledge the real men who help to make the world a more peaceful, safe and beautiful place in which all our children can grow to meet their full potential.

The Say Yes Initiative has an online store making available all manner of promotional products, Tshirts, Flags, Banners, Signs etc. This makes it possible for the good role models to be seen and to be counted as Peace Makers.