ABOUT CRAIG
Craig is a bestselling South African author, award winning social entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and Dad Coach.
He is passionate about the crucial role men and fathers play in the lives of their children and society. He founded and runs the Non-Profit Organisation, Father A Nation, whose mission is to restore and equip men to be great fathers, mentors and role models. For his work with men in communities Craig received the GQ South African Humanitarian Man of the year award in 2019. As a keynote speaker and facilitator Craig covers a variety of topics in the areas of parenting, masculinity, gender-based violence, gender equity, leadership and excellence.
ABOUT CRAIG
Craig is a bestselling South African author, award winning social entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and Dad Coach.
He is passionate about the crucial role men and fathers play in the lives of their children and society. He founded and runs the Non-Profit Organisation, Father A Nation, whose mission is to restore and equip men to be great fathers, mentors and role models. For his work with men in communities Craig received the GQ South African Humanitarian Man of the year award in 2019. As a keynote speaker and facilitator Craig covers a variety of topics in the areas of parenting, masculinity, gender-based violence, gender equity, leadership and excellence.
ABOUT CRAIG
Craig is a bestselling South African author, award winning social entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and Dad Coach.
He is passionate about the crucial role men and fathers play in the lives of their children and society. He founded and runs the Non-Profit Organisation, Father A Nation, whose mission is to restore and equip men to be great fathers, mentors and role models. For his work with men in communities Craig received the GQ South African Humanitarian Man of the year award in 2019. As a keynote speaker and facilitator Craig covers a variety of topics in the areas of parenting, masculinity, gender-based violence, gender equity, leadership and excellence.
“The one thing that we all have in common is our humanity. And thankfully that one thing is way more important than any differences we may have.”
“The one thing that we all have in common is our humanity. And thankfully that one thing is way more important than any differences we may have.”
CRAIG SPEAKS
Why we need more masculinity, not less
Excerpt taken from a talk at the ACT Africa Men's National GBV Conference in October 2021.
Discussing fatherlessness with Siya Kolisi
Craig and Siya discuss the deep and emotional issue of fatherlesness in South Africa. Excerpt is taken from the GQ Men's Mental [Read more]
Why men are lonely
There is a silent epidemic of loneliness amongst men. Not because men don’t have friends or family. Not because they [Read more]
Is there hope for South Africa?
I don’t usually add my voice to the political arena but with the state of our nation it’s become impossible to stay [Read more]
Open message to the women of South Africa
My thanks and tribute to the women of South Africa this Women's Day.
CRAIG SPEAKS
CRAIG SPEAKS
RECENT MEDIA AND EVENTS
SABC News | Craig unpacks the alarming impact of absent fathers on children’s well-being.
Statistics South Africa unpacked alarming trends that have an impact on children's education and well-being. In a report released in February this year, StatsSA revealed that most [Read more]
Newzroom Afrika | What can be done about children growing up in broken families?
According to Father A Nation, 21% of children 17 years old and under do not live with their parents. Only 42% of children with their mothers and [Read more]
702 FM | Interview with Refiloe Mapakanye
Craig Wilkinson, Founder & CEO of Father A Nation SA NPC for a profile and work of Father a Nation NPC a Non-Profit Organisation that runs high impact [Read more]
702 FM Man Torque: Healing Boys and Men
Tonight, we wrap up our last Man Torque show for 2021 with Craig Wilkinson, Founder and CEO of Father A Nation (FAN), bestselling author, award winning social entrepreneur [Read more]
eNCA News: 16 Days of Activism | Urging men and boys to do better
'In keeping with the theme, "Moving from Awareness to Accountability", a nonprofit organisation has launched a community centre in Alexandra, Johannesburg. The facility wants to encourage men [Read more]
Newzroom Afrika: Community Centre opened in Alexandra to combat toxic masculinity.
'Author and Father A Nation CEO, Craig Wilkinson, this week opened a Community Centre in Alexandra to combat toxic masculinity and mentor young men and boys. This [Read more]
RECENT MEDIA AND EVENTS
RECENT MEDIA AND EVENTS
FEATURED
FEATURED
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
TESTIMONIALS
“Thank you for the excellent – and very valuable – work you are doing with my colleagues in the Band of Brothers. I was very touched by their stories, and by their commitment to the work of creating a strong and positive masculinity. I have rarely felt prouder of Standard Bank people than I did of these men.”
“The world needs more Craigs! He zoomed into a deep personal space for all the delegates; male and female that left us forever thinking about masculinity in an entirely new way.”
“Your talk was amazing. I have about 20 assemblies as a result of your input!! Well done and good job!”
“Craig’s talk was such a hit, we had to have him back to speak at another event. Craig is a World Class Speaker and I highly recommend him for any organization that is looking at inspiring their guests with his high-impact interactive talks.”