THE Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is advancing with purpose as it continues the rollout of its BRAVE Centre initiative across key communities and hotspots throughout Guyana.

Last week, teams from the Gender Affairs Bureau (GAB) and the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit (SO&DVPU) of the ministry brought the initiative directly to young men at the Guyana Industrial Training Centre (GITC) and the Linden Technical Institute (LTI).

The ministry noted that with a strong focus on male students, trained male facilitators led impactful and candid discussions on the range of support services offered through the BRAVE initiative.

These include access to safe, judgment-free spaces where men can openly express themselves, receive free counselling, and be guided toward embracing positive masculinity.

Importantly, the initiative also encourages personal accountability, equipping men with the tools to make healthier decisions and contribute meaningfully to their families and communities.

At its core, the BRAVE Centre initiative is about shifting narratives and strengthening support. It reinforces that men are not alone, not overlooked, and not defined by stereotypes.

Instead, they are being actively engaged, supported, and empowered to understand and manage their emotions, navigate challenges constructively, and emerge as positive forces within society, the ministry said.

It was highlighted that this is the ministry’s commitment, ensuring that meaningful, compassionate, and transformative support is accessible to the men of Guyana, fostering stronger individuals, stronger families, and ultimately, stronger communities.

The first BRAVE Centre was launched in July 2025, at the West Central Mall in Leonora, West Coast Demerara. It was called a pioneering step towards helping men to redefine what it means to be men and is a facility dedicated to supporting men and boys in becoming better versions of themselves.