Dying too young this Brovember
Made in Mzansi
of Mzansi
Dying too young this Brovember
IN MZANSI!
Dying too young this Brovember
Sign Up For Brovember
Brovember, grown and groomed by The Men’s Foundation (NPO 181-139), is South Africa’s homegrown campaign dedicated to changing the face — and future — of men’s health right here in Mzansi.
Each year, Brovember brings together communities, brands, and brothers across our country to tackle the leading causes of preventable death among men and address the social issues that fuel mental-health crises, men’s cancers and Gender Based Violence.
Grow for Mzansi Bro
Whether it’s ‘The Larnie’, the ‘Whale Tail’ or There’s no such thing as a bad moustache during Brovember!
You are the face of Mzansi, Whatever You Grow and Groom for the 30 days of Brovember will save an Mzansi Bro!
The moustache is our badge, our ribbon, which unites us in Men’s Health and starts the vital conversations to break down the stigma’s we, as the men of Mzansi have, surrounding our health.
Sign Up & Start 1 Brovember clean shaven and as you grow and groom your way through Brovember, we’ll support you through the questionable looks.
We’ve also got a handy Brovember style-guide to help you choose!
Move for Mental Health
1 Man Dies by Suicide every 80 minutes in Mzansi!
Research has proven that exercise is 1.5 times more effective than anti-depressants in treating depression.
Get Moving for Mens Mental Health for the 30 days of Brovember and you’ll not only be improving on your physical health, you’ll .
Sign Up and commit to your Brovember MOVE challenge to include the 80 minutes for the Men of Mzansi who are suffering in silence.
e.g. Commit to run 80km’s, Deadlift 80kg’s or even taking the stairs when you usually ride the escalator, commit to 80 minutes for Mzansi’s Men’s Mental Health over Brovember.
Host a Brovember Made In Mzansi Moment
In the Workplace, at your sports club, university, school or even a Brovember event, sign up to host your Brovember Men’s Health Fundraising Event.
Whether it’s a swear-jar in the office, a fancy dress to suit your moustache in your workplace at the end of Brovember.
Book our CEO & Founder to host your in-person or virtual talk to your company covering these key messages to speak to your work colleagues on the importance of men’s health, becoming aware of the symptoms and warning signs to look out for those around you.
Email us on info@mensfoundation.co.za
Why We’re Doing This
Men in South Africa are suffering in silence and dying too young — and too many of those deaths are preventable.
Recent national and insurer research reveals a stark reality :
Suicide
Remains one of the leading causes of unnatural death among men, with midlife men facing the highest risk.
Economic pressures
Job loss, and masculine stigma keep men from seeking help when they need it most.
Prostate cancer
is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer among South African men, and men of African descent face a higher risk of late-stage detection and mortality. When caught early, survival rates can exceed 80% — proof that awareness saves lives.
The Pillars of Brovember
Mental Health
Mens Cancer
Survivorship
Awareness
Education
Advocacy
Research
Uniting Mzansi for Men’s Health
Through Brovember, The Men’s Foundation raises funds and awareness for research, survivorship, and education — investing in early detection, access to screening, and community programmes that will increase the life expectancy of South African men and address the hyper-masculine
The Cause Behind Brovember
The Men’s Foundation is the national organisation behind Brovember. It exists to change the way men think, act, and care — through programs that promote mental wellness, cancer awareness, fatherhood, and gender relations. Founded and led by Garron Gsell, the Foundation has championed men’s health for over a decade, working with government, medical experts, and global partners to make men’s health a national priority. Under his leadership, the Foundation continues to build credible partnerships, influence public policy, and amplify a distinctly South African voice in global men’s health advocacy.
Strategic Partners
