Empowering Boys: The Vision of Gad Turuthi and Mizizi Boys Mentorship
In a world that has made remarkable strides toward gender empowerment, Gad Turuthi, founder of Mizizi Boys Mentorship, offers a much-needed call to action: the empowerment of boys. His vision is rooted in personal experience and driven by a desire to create a balanced and functional society where boys are inspired to thrive alongside their female counterparts.
A Personal Journey of Determination
Gad Turuthi’s story begins in a small village in Kenya, where the lack of mentors made his path to success challenging. Despite the obstacles, he persevered, eventually studying abroad in the United Kingdom. It was there that he encountered mentors who guided and supported him, transforming his life and igniting a passion for mentorship.
Recognizing the gap in guidance available to boys back in Kenya, Gad felt compelled to act. “Young boys don’t have people to look up to,” he remarked, emphasizing the importance of mentorship in helping boys optimize their dreams. Through Mizizi Boys Mentorship, Gad hopes to become the role model he longed for as a child, inspiring a new generation of boys to achieve their potential.
Addressing the Neglect of Boys in Empowerment Movements
Gad Turuthi acknowledges and celebrates the tremendous progress made in empowering girls and women globally. However, he raises an important question: who is empowering boys? While campaigns, organizations, and international observances like International Women’s Day and the International Day of the Girl have made significant strides in addressing gender inequality, Gad points out that boys have been increasingly marginalized.
This neglect has led to serious social issues among boys, including rising violence, substance abuse, depression, and even suicide. “If we don’t empower boys alongside girls,” Gad warns, “we risk creating a society with highly empowered women and disadvantaged men.” His solution is simple but profound: both genders must be empowered equally, with interventions tailored to their unique challenges and strengths.
The Vision of Mizizi Boys Mentorship
Mizizi Boys Mentorship was born from Gad’s belief in a balanced approach to societal development. The program aims to:
- Inspire and Motivate: Encourage boys, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to rise above their circumstances and take up leadership roles in society.
- Foster Responsibility: Guide boys through the transition into responsible adulthood, equipping them with the tools they need to make positive contributions to their communities.
- Promote Faith and Purpose: Help boys discover their faith and purpose, creating a meaningful path that impacts generations to come.
Gad emphasizes that empowering boys is not about diminishing the progress made for girls but rather about ensuring that both genders rise together, creating a harmonious and thriving society.
A Call to Action
Gad’s speech at the Mizizi Boys Mentorship event resonated with individuals and organizations across various sectors. He invited everyone to join him in this journey of transformation, leveraging their unique skills and resources to uplift boys and equip them for the future.
“When we think about boys, we think about their future, their energy, their ideas,” Gad said passionately. “We want to consolidate their energy and ideas to resolve social issues, create a bright future, and cultivate great leaders who make a difference in the world.”
The Time is Now
Gad Turuthi’s message is clear: the time to act is now. By empowering boys through mentorship, society can create a new generation of confident, responsible men who work alongside empowered women to build a better future.
Mizizi Boys Mentorship is more than a program—it’s a movement that seeks to transform lives and uplift communities. Join Gad and his team in shaping the future, one boy at a time.
“Together, we can create a balanced and thriving society. Let’s make this vision a reality.”