10 men’s health projects your donations funded in 2025
Over 285,000 people took part in Movember in 2024 – raising much-needed awareness and funds for men’s mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
We’re humbled to put your funds to work to change the face of men’s health.
Check out 10 projects made possible by the Movember community over the last 12 months.
New report: The Real Face of Men’s Health
This year, we were proud to launch our most comprehensive report – The Real Face of Men's Health – providing unprecedented detail about the state of men's health. The report highlights guys’ experiences with the healthcare system, the ripple effect of poor men’s health on the people around them and the cost to our healthcare systems. Find out more.
Teaming up with Rugby NZ to tackle mental fitness among Rangatahi
We’re stoked to have partnered with Rugby NZ to launch Movember Ahead of the Game – a proven, evidence-based programme that harnesses the power of sport to improve mental fitness and wellbeing among Rangatahi. Find out more.
From promise to progress: Recipients of Indigenous Wellbeing Grants announced
Health outcomes for Indigenous men are staggeringly out of step with national and international standards. Over the next seven years, we’ll invest NZD $6.43M into community-led solutions that centre Māori culture as a protective factor for health and wellbeing. Starting with a $750k three-year grant for Hawaiki Kura's Tāne te Waiora project. Find out more.
New Zealand’s best minds take on major gap in prostate cancer
Did you know that prostate cancer treatment impact sex and intimacy? In fact, it’s one of the most common issues that men with prostate cancer face. Over the past 12 months, Movember has united national experts to tackle this issue head on. Find out more.
Mental health support for NZ‘s frontline workers
We’re proud to support Fire & Emergency New Zealand’s Whanaungatanga Programme – to improve the wellbeing of New Zealand’s firefighters by making organisational changes that promote connection, trust, a strong sense of value and belonging. Find out more.
Getting more young men to Know Thy Nuts
Testicular cancer is the #1 cancer among young men. But most guys don’t know it. Our annual Know Thy Nuts campaign, held during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in April, encourages young men to know their risk, know their nuts and know what to do if something doesn’t feel quite right down there. Find out more.
Movember-funded study gives people with incurable prostate cancer more time
Research findings from a Movember-funded clinical trial reveal a world-first combination treatment approach that has led to longer lives, with less pain and fatigue, for people with incurable prostate cancer. Find out more.
New report: Young Men’s Health in a Digital World
Social media plays a huge role in young men’s lives. The rise of 'male and masculinity' influencers has made global headlines. But what do young men themselves think? We asked 3,000 guys about their experiences online—here’s what we found. Find out more.
Making men’s health matter
Did you know that Movember has a global Policy and Advocacy Team? This team works tirelessly to get men’s health on the political agenda and just this year has met with three world leaders – working alongside decision-makers on topics related to men’s health. Over the last 12 months, we’ve seen this pay off in big ways, including the Australian Government committing $32M to men’s health and the UK Government committing to their first ever Men’s Health Strategy.
Levelling up mental health in esports
In late 2024, we announced a partnership with esports juggernaut BLAST. Over the last 12 months, we've worked together to reach tens of thousands of players and fans promoting the importance of mental health and healthy communities. Plus, we’re working on world-first guidelines to better support players and make esports settings more psychologically safe. Find out more.
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