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Healing generational trauma and breaking vicious cycles; Pray for the Men Global celebrates two-year anniversary
BY PAUL JUNOR
Since it was launched in August 2020, Moy Fung founder of the organization Pray for the Men Global has been addressing deep and long-lasting issues that affect Black men with practical solutions. Moy is a certified coach, and mother of three sons. She is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Canadian Congress on Inclusive, Diversity and Workplace Equity, and Founder of You Inspire Me Enterprise. She founded STARS Youth International and Daughters of Royalty. She hosts the Moy Talks Broadcast and is an award-winning entrepreneur.
On July 26th, 2020, Moy revealed that she would be launching a global prayer initiative for our men – all men, young and old. She wrote, “We are making a concerted effort to pray for our: husbands, fathers, sons and brothers. We are believing for: salvation, mended families, reconciliation, restoration, exoneration, reduced suicidal rates and gun violence, stronger families, communities and much more. We hope that you will come in agreement, join the movement and support the cause.” Moy is committed to allowing the word of God to become flesh in her own life and believes in meeting the needs of the people rather than forcing religion on them.
During the inaugural launch in August 2020 there were weekly corporate prayers on Sunday where men had access to a conference line for prayer requests. Also, there were weekly Zoom meetings where sensitive issues were discussed confidentially. It culminated with a Pray for the Men Prayer Summit on August 31st,2020. Since then, there have been many engaging conversations and dialogues on diverse issues that impact Black men.
On Sunday, August 28th, 2022, there was the 2nd anniversary celebration with an in-person event that focused on healing generational trauma and breaking vicious cycles. Moy introduced her topics and shared her concerns about helping Black men to rise above issues such as: fatherlessness, mental health challenges, trauma and brokenness to thrive. She is driven to reach out to the wider community for help.
The first speaker, Dr.Vibe shared his extensive work focusing on helping Black youth through his show. He states, “We are here to help you out.” He shared openly and described how one Black youth told him pointedly, “I fear living more than I fear dying.” He mentioned that part of him is angry and posed the question, “Do they want any help or know they need any help?”
With respect to Black men’s mental health concerns, Dr Vibe observes, “Many Black men are screaming out, but nothing is coming out.” He insists, “I like to provoke a safe and brave space.”
The second speaker, Louis March, community development facilitator, youth mentor and founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement shares his history of working with Afrocentric community organizations since the early 1970s. He states, “Gun violence is the product of a failed society that cares for some people and does not care for others.” He asked the question,“How do we become part of the solution and not the problem? How do we do what we are supposed to?”
He highlights the impact of chronic trauma on Black men by illustrating examples such as: being stalked in a store, not having money for bus fare, and discrimination on the job. Louis believes that the faith community has always been at the forefront of social justice as was seen during the civil rights movement in America during the 1960s. He wonders where the faith community is today to address social issues in the Black community. It has an important role to play as many look to religious leaders for answers.
Anyone interested in learning about Pray for the Men can check it out on social media:
Website:http:www.prayforthemenglobal.com/
Instagram:@prayforthemenglobal