For this episode Mal and Rich have taken time out from their break to do a special interview with the man responsible for starting International Men's Day - Jerome Teelucksingh.
Jerome is a history professor from the Island of Trinidad and Tobago (and as a consequence he has a wonderful Carribean accent for you to luxuriate to), and started the movement for recognition of an International Men's Day back in 1999. In this podcast, Jerome shares in a beautiful and articulate way why he started International Men's Day, and what his hopes and dreams are for it. He does a wonderful job of clearing up any confusion about what the day is all about - which is namely to shine a light on the positive things that men bring to society while also recognising that there are areas that we could be doing better - and instilling a hope for the future and how men can play a prominent role in the healing and growth in society.
International Men's Day is the 19th November, so if after listening to this podcast you feel inspired to find out more, check out the site www.internationalmensday.com
To learn more about International Men's Day in New Zealand, please reach out to Malcolm via our facebook page, or you can see what we are doing in NZ through our NZ mens day website www.nzmensday.co.nz or facebook @nzmensday and instagram @nzmensday