It's about Mana

Family Planning’s new "It's about Mana" programme draws upon elements of the "My strength is not for hurting" campaign, an anti-rape campaign focussing on young men, which originated in the United States. We have also drawn on Moira Carmody's work on the "ethical bystander".

We wanted a programme that would complement the "It's not ok" campaign. We also wanted something that was distinctly New Zealand, and that came from a strengths perspective, prompting young men to make positive choices about how to behave in relationships.

We talked about key concepts underlying the programme – behaving with dignity, respect, being strong and using strength positively and for good, encouraging and challenging others, being admirable. Using 'Mana' was suggested by our Māori health promoters. We think it encapsulates the purpose of the programme and is core to the behaviours and critical thinking we want to grow in young men.

 

Programme Overview

Programme Overview and Key Messages
Download (PDF, 2 pgs, 593KB)

 

Resources

 

Posters
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Key Messages and Prompts
Download (PDF, 6 pgs, 1300KB)

Group Activities
Download (PDF, 1 pg, 580KB)

Ideas for Parents and Whanau
Download (PDF, 7 pgs, 620KB)
Read on the Information and Research section

It's about Mana media release
Download (PDF, 2 pgs, 147KB) 

 

Useful Links

 

The Word
Information especially for New Zealand teenagers on sex, relationships and modern life.

White Ribbon
White Ribbon offers men the opportunity to be part of the solution to end violence against women.

It's Not OK
This website has information about family violence, what it is and where to get help.