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 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.
#SouthAfricaisburning – and we can stop it.
If every man in South Africa made this commitment now, we would turn our nation around overnight.
What’s Your Burning Dad Question? Session 1
Today I conducted my first live "What's Your Burning Dad Question?" session. These are the questions I responded to: " As a [Read more]
CRAIG SPEAKS
CRAIG SPEAKS
RECENT MEDIA AND EVENTS
New law in favour of fathers: interview with Newzroom Africa.
This week the court ruled that unmarried fathers can now register the birth of their children with the department of home affairs in the absence of mothers. [Read more]
The Morning Show SA: The roles of dads bonding with babies
Dads bonding with their babies is a crucial part of child development, in this interview Craig shares ways new fathers can bond over meals and bath time. [Read more]
Is fatherlessness causing South Africa to grow an army of dangerous men?
Craig joins Cape Talk radio Weekend Breakfast's Sara-Jayne King to speak about how Father A Nation aims to address gender-based violence, crime and fatherlessness by "restoring and equipping [Read more]
Live panel discussion: What is toxic masculinity in 2020?
SO WHAT NOW? Craig Wilkinson joins Siyabulela Jentile, Keitumetse Moutloatse for a panel discussion hosted by Gareth Cliff on his television show “So What Now?” to discuss what ‘toxic [Read more]
Interview on Newzroom Africa
Calls for men to be at the center of the fight against gender-based violence continue to grow As the country battles to contain gender-based violence, there are [Read more]
Interviews with Expresso Show: Breaking Down Gender-Based Violence
Incidents of gender-based violence have increased over lockdown. Craig and Lebo Mashile discuss what causes it and how to address it.
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.”