The Raising Sons Program is a community-based initiative designed to strengthen the emotional well-being, resilience, and positive development of at-risk boys and young men in Saint Lucia. Through individualized case management, mentorship, psychosocial support, and the active involvement of parents, caregivers, schools, and community partners, the project aims to reduce risk factors associated with crime, violence, and social exclusion while helping participants build healthy, purposeful lives. Funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI),administered by the High Commision of Canada in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, the project seeks to create lasting support systems that empower boys, strengthen families, and foster safer, more resilient communities.
Meetings and Presentations
On the 19th on August 2026, IDEAS for Boys and Men met with the stakeholders that would be playing a key role in the project " Raising Sons Bulding a Nation". Representatives from Ministry of Education, Men of Faith Ministries, SSDF, Ministry of Gender Affairs, The Community Policing Unit of the RSLPF, Boys Training Center and IDEAS for Boys and Men all sat down to discuss the way forward on how we can best acheive the much needed outcomes from this project.
On the 11th of september 2026, Ideas for Boys & Men along with various stakeholders launched the project " Raising Sons Building a Nation".