A non-profit dedicated to mentoring adolescent boys and supporting them on their journey to manhood. Provides a safe, supportive community — particularly for boys growing up without father figures — where they can discuss their lives and receive positive male role-modelling through structured group sessions and mentoring relationships.

Provides ongoing self-development workshops and programmes for boys aged 14–18 in low-income areas. Aims to develop character and build skills, deconstruct toxic masculinity, promote positive masculinity, and foster critical thinking. Active across South Africa.

Based in Jamestown, Stellenbosch, Usiko uses a rites-of-passage approach to guide at-risk young people facing psycho-social challenges, including school expulsion risk and risky behaviour. Uses mentoring, wilderness activities, and group work to empower young people to value education and build toward a hopeful future.

The largest youth organisation in South Africa, with over 34,000 members nationwide. Open to children (5–10), teens (11–17), youth (18–30), and adults. Develops leadership, teamwork, self-motivation, perseverance, environmental awareness, and strong values through outdoor activities and learning-by-doing. Scouting has a demonstrated track record of shaping confident, purposeful young men.

The officially registered South African branch of the Japan Karate Association (founded 1949). SA JKA is the largest group of JKA karate practitioners in the world outside Japan. Traditional martial arts — with its emphasis on discipline, respect, perseverance, and community — provides a structured, values-based environment that has long served as a de facto character-development programme for boys and young men.