Mvulana Camp – Season 1 (2025)
Mvulana is a Swahili word which means “boy”
Introduction
In a world where boys face pressure from toxic masculinity, societal expectations, and the noise of social media, Mvulana Camp offers a transformative space for growth. Elle Peut Naidim (EPN) hosted its first-ever Mvulana Camp, guiding boys through emotional, social, and personal development. At Mvulana Camp, boys meet men who have overcome the odds and peers from different backgrounds. They confront societal pressures, explore their emotions, and build the confidence, resilience, and leadership skills to become the men they are meant to be
Following the success of four powerful years of Msichana Camp, EPN created an intentional, safe spaces where boys can explore their emotions, develop confidence, and embrace their journey to manhood. Mvulana Camp was not just timely but necessary.
Why Mvulana Camp?
Boys today face challenges that are often overlooked:
Pressure to conform to outdated stereotypes
Limited safe spaces to process emotions
A shortage of positive male role models. These challenges leave boys feeling lost, unheard, or undervalued. Mvulana Camp addresses these gaps, giving boys the tools, guidance, and confidence to build strong identities and emotional resilience.
These challenges leave boys feeling lost, unheard, or undervalued. Mvulana Camp addresses these gaps, giving boys the tools, guidance, and confidence to build strong identities and emotional resilience.
What Is Mvulana Camp?
It is a five-day program which immerses boys in mentorship, reflection, and skill-building, creating opportunities to:
Create a Safe Space: Express emotions freely and learn that vulnerability is strength.
Build Confidence: Explore mental health, self-worth, peer pressure, and leadership.
Meet Positive Role Models: Male mentors share their journeys, showing that success and emotional growth go hand in hand.
Be Themselves: Embrace passions, interests, and individuality without societal constraints.
The Impact
By creating intentional spaces for boys to express themselves, Mvulana Camp lays the foundation for a generation of emotionally intelligent, confident, and purpose-driven young men. This marks the beginning of a movement to raise young men who lead with strength, empathy, and resilience, men who will champion gender equity and actively challenge entrenched gender discrimination in their communities.
