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Global Young Men’s Conference 2025 RECAP
“NORMALIZING VULNERABILITY: ONE MASK AT A TIME”
This year, Ever Forward launched the very first Global Young Men’s Conference, inviting 41 partners around the world to host their own local gatherings for the young men in their communities. You can meet all of our incredible partners on the Global Partner List.
As part of this global movement, we also held our in-person 2nd Annual Young Men’s Conference in Oakland—a full-day experience rooted in brotherhood, healing, and the spirit of the #MillionMaskMovement.
Nearly 100 young men from 63 schools across the San Francisco Bay Area came together at Claremont Middle School in Oakland, supported by 30 volunteers and 30 mentors, for a completely free youth leadership and social-emotional learning conference. The day included powerful sessions, shared meals, post-lunch yoga, and 10 workshops across two tracks—Fun & Creative and Educational & Challenging. It was a day filled with food, fun, and genuine brotherhood, designed to help young men feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Founded in 2004, the Ever Forward Club mentors underserved youth in middle and high school by providing them with safe, brave communities that build character and transform lives.
OUR MISSION
To address the underlying causes of drop out rates, youth violence, and the growing achievement gap through mentoring and social emotional development.
OUR APPROACH
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH
+ Academic Support
+ Bi-Weekly Progress Reports
+ Advisory
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH
+ Family Potlucks
+ Parent Focus Groups
+ Parent Service Projects
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH
+ Team Building
+ Service To The School Community
+ Service To The Local Community
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH
+ Goal-Setting Workshops
+ Mentorship
+ School Emotional Learning
Our Tangible Results Over The Past 20 Years
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CLUBS
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CLUBS
The Ever Forward Club
Our main thrust into schools, a mentor-led, year-long youth-development and mentoring program for young men in grades six through twelve.
Peer Mentoring Club
Provides young men and women with support, training, and a safe place to open up and address mental health in their immediate communities
S.E.L. Academy
Social Emotional Leadership Academy is an Internship that provides young men with the training, support, and resources to become successful adults
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WORKSHOPS
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WORKSHOPS
Professional Development
Workshops & Professional Development for Educators, Organizations, & High Performance Teams
Taking Off The Mask Workshops & Events
Workshops, Assemblies, Retreats, Conferences, and Events for Schools, Youth, and Communities - Experience EFC
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EVER FORWARD EXPERIENCES
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EVER FORWARD EXPERIENCES
To help our young people, adults, and community gain a deeper understanding of how much we have in common, We invite people from around the world to participate in an activity of self-reflection and deep connection.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
EVER FORWARD
THE ADVENTURE CARD GAME
An Adventure Card Game that creates deep and meaningful connections for Students, Educators, Friends, and Family
The Taking Off the Mask Workshop Box
contains all the instructions and materials you need to facilitate a one-hour workshop for students in grades six through twelve to explore the masks we all present to the world. Complete with a tailored consultation for you and yours students!
News and Upcoming Events
Ever Forward Club brought mask-making workshops to Ross, Madrone, and Island High—engaging students, staff, and families. With assemblies, PD sessions, and emotional breakthroughs, these schools are embracing connection, courage, and whole-school transformation.