THE NEW WARRIOR TRAINING ADVENTURE
Described by thousands of men as the most powerful personal growth opportunity they have ever experienced. Take a risk and get more of what you want from manhood. Ready for an adventure?
MANKIND PROJECT MEN'S GROUPS
You can end your isolation and have what the most successful men in the world have. Find connection and brotherhood. Get support. Feel more alive. Transform your challenges into fuel for growth.
Why we exist
We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of our society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet.
What is MKP?
The ManKind Project is men’s community for the 21st Century. MKP is a nonprofit training and education organization with over three decades of proven success hosting life-changing experiential personal development programs for men. MKP supports a global network of free peer-facilitated men’s groups and supports men in leading lives of integrity, authenticity, and service.
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What is Men’s Work?
“Men’s Work” is physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development for men.
It’s the work of supporting and challenging ourselves and other men to find purpose, share vulnerably, live honestly, and act with integrity.
Trainings & Programs
We provide cutting edge experiential training and leadership programs for men.
The New Warrior Training Adventure is our flagship program. Over 90% of men who do the NWTA Highly Recommend it. We also offer world-class leadership, eldering, mentoring, and multicultural training.
- We will sponsor and run over 125 leadership and personal growth trainings and programs this year.
- Close to 2,000 men will participate in the New Warrior Training Adventure, joining almost 80,000 other men who have taken this life-changing challenge since 1985.
Men’s Groups
We support a growing and diverse network of peer-facilitated Men’s Groups.
There are men’s groups meeting in over 120 communities across the USA. You are invited. Doing men’s work will profoundly impact how alive, inspired, supported, and connected you feel.
- We serve over 7,000 men weekly or bi-weekly with ongoing peer-mentoring.
- We provide training, curriculum development, logistical support, best practices, and communication tools for our men’s groups.
Missions of Service
We support men to develop and live missions of service in the world.
New Warriors are living their missions and improving communities. The ManKind Project has a proven approach to supporting men of all backgrounds in discovering and living their purpose in the world.
- Through our Mission Circle, we promote, support, publicize, and celebrate men’s personal missions of service.
- The ManKind Project has awarded over 500 Mission of Service Awards over the last 25 years. Meet some of these men here.
Years of Service
From a single training in Milwaukee in January 1985 to a brotherhood with trainings in 14 global Regions and men's groups in 26 countries.
Communities
In 23 Training Areas across the USA, supported by volunteers who give of their time and energy to support any man looking for community.
Training Programs
Modern Re-Initiation into Manhood, Leadership Training, Peer Facilitation, Intercultural Competency Training, and Online Courses.
Men's Groups
Free Confidential Peer Facilitated Support Groups for Men. Men's Groups, Men mentoring men through all the passages of their lives.
New Warriors
Since 1985, the ManKind Project has welcomed men from all walks of life to the adventure of their lives. 48 Hours can change everything.
ManKind Project USA Community News
Letter from the Chair – Collective Responsibility
by MKP USA Chairman Elect Julien Devereux The roots of The Mankind Project are, to a great extent, in a social movement called the Men’s Movement. From the outset, and continuing today, we have encouraged, challenged, and supported men to go inward and touch their...
2015 Ron Hering Awards – Nominations Open!
2015 Ron Hering Mission of Service Award Do you know a man in your community who stands out by living his life in Mission? Here is your community's chance to honor that man! The 17th Annual Ron Hering Mission of Service Awards will be presented to one man or group of...
Letter from the Chair: The Wild Thing
by MKP USA Chairman Elect Julien Devereux “Is there anything around here that a man shouldn’t do?” When the Adventurer rides into the Village in the Iron John story he asks, “Is there anything around here that a man shouldn’t do?” He is directed to the King who tells...
Soul of the Work #6: Do you Like MKP or Love it?
If you like a rose, you pick it; if you love a rose you water it. by Ed Gurowitz Last night I attended the Homecoming Celebration for the September NWTA in NorCal. I had staffed on this weekend, and wanted to be there for this completion. We had 12 brothers who just...
Finance Director Scott Ryder Leaving MKP USA
The ManKind Project USA is proud to announce that Scott Ryder is moving to the next phase in his career. We celebrate Scott as he completes his service as Finance Director of MKP USA. Scott has taken a role with a publicly traded development products company...
Soul of the Work #5: What is Mission Work?
by Ed Gurowitz, Think back to your NWTA weekend, to Saturday morning – you had gone through a visualization in which you found the little boy that was you as a child, held him in your lap, and asked him “What is your greatest need?” I don’t know about you, but I was...
Men like us …
Make a powerful commitment to our personal development.
Take risks and push our limits to continue evolving.
Are 100% responsible for our choices and emotions.
Go beyond narrow stereotypes of manhood.
Work to better ourselves, our communities and our planet.
Connect, support and challenge other men to be the best men we can be.