Positive Masculinity: Young People Leading Change
Event Summary
We Know Our Journey and the Positive Masculinity Toolkit
As part of National Safeguarding Week 2026, the Mid and West Wales Regional Safeguarding Board hosted an online event showcasing the We Know Our Journey project and the launch of the Positive Masculinity Toolkit. Developed with young people, the project promotes healthy relationships, wellbeing, respect and positive change, while ensuring young people's voices remain at the heart of its work.
About We Know Our Journey
We Know Our Journey is a youth-led initiative based in Pembrokeshire that empowers young people to influence change, develop leadership skills and raise awareness of issues affecting their lives. Through campaigns, workshops and collaborative projects, young people have played a leading role in creating resources and promoting positive change within their communities.
Since its beginnings in 2021, the project has continued to evolve through the ideas and experiences of young people themselves. By working alongside schools, communities and partner organisations, it has created opportunities for young people to have their voices heard and make a meaningful contribution to issues that matter to them.
Young People Leading Change
A highlight of the event was hearing directly from the young people involved in the We Know Our Journey project. Through their presentations and contributions to the Positive Masculinity Toolkit, they demonstrated the power of youth voice and the positive impact that can be achieved when young people are trusted as partners in creating change.
Led by Leah Walker, Senior Youth Worker for Pembrokeshire Schools, the session featured contributions from Jess, Jessica, Morgan, Zora, Lexi and Eva-Louise, who shared their experiences and explored themes including healthy relationships, wellbeing, respect and positive masculinity. Their confidence, honesty and enthusiasm showcased the value of meaningful youth participation.
The young presenters spoke about the project's development, the opportunities it has created and the importance of encouraging open conversations around identity, relationships and respect. Their contributions offered valuable insight into how young people can help influence positive change within their schools, communities and future generations.
Positive Masculinity Toolkit
Developed with young people and informed by their experiences, the Positive Masculinity Toolkit encourages discussion and reflection on:
- Identity and self-belief
- Healthy relationships
- Positive male role models
- Communication and active listening
- Boundaries and consent
- Online influences
- Emotional wellbeing