Celebrate International Men’s Day 2025: Supporting Men and Boys—Through Compassion
This International Men’s Day, we invite you to join us in celebrating the theme: “Supporting Men and Boys—Through Compassion for Ourselves and Each Other.”
As part of our focus on compassion, we are excited to share a special video:
Celebrate Compassion featuring Matt Hawkins, a key figure in the Global Compassion Coalition’s Compassion Connectors program. Matt shares personal stories and insights on the power of compassion, connection, and community.
Watch the video: Celebrate Compassion
What is Compassion?
At its core, compassion is what it means to be human. It strengthens relationships, builds trust, and creates communities where everyone feels valued. Compassion is not just an abstract concept—it has measurable effects on our wellbeing.
Matt Hawkins explores three key aspects of compassion:
• Compassion and the Story of Human Connection: Why compassion, connection, and community are essential to our survival and potential.
• Compassion in Action: Real-life examples of individuals and organizations making a difference by bringing more compassion into the world.
• Compassion as a Uniting Force: How we can build momentum and create a more compassionate society together.
This International Men’s Day, let’s remember that supporting men and boys begins with compassion—both for ourselves and for others. By practicing self-compassion, we build resilience and wellbeing. By extending compassion to others, we create a community where everyone feels supported and valued.
Join us in celebrating compassion in action—watch the video and be part of the movement for a kinder, more supportive world.
We invite you to watch our video: Celebrate Compassion
