a few GOOD MEN
‘I can’t say I’m a feminist, because I don’t think I’m doing enough.’
For decades, the fight against gender inequality and gender-based violence has been placed squarely on the shoulders of women. But it seems the tide is turning. These three men have spent their careers bringing males to the table because they realise that the only way we can live in a society that is equal and free of violence is to change the behaviour of men.
Richard Maboso has summited Mount Kilimanjaro a total of six times, a feat that most from his village of Luphisi in Mpumalanga could only dream of. You might think it’s Richard’s thirst for adventure that has taken him to the top of Africa, but the actual motivation is much more practical – and inspiring. He does it for sanitary pads. Every Mandela Day, Richard embarks on Trek4Mandela, during which he and his team climb the mountain to raise money and create awareness for his Caring4Girls menstrual hygiene programme, which is part of the NPO he started, Imbumba Foundation.
Richard recalls how his family of five (he has three siblings) had to live on R500 a month – his mom was a single parent and earned a living as a domestic worker.
