BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA
MANZINI– For men, speaking about personal struggles can be difficult, particularly in communities where vulnerability is sometimes viewed as weakness. This is the conversation Kwakha Indvodza is seeking to bring to the forefront this Suicide Prevention Month.
This is the concern Kwakha Indvodza is highlighting during Suicide Prevention month 2026, under the global theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide – Start the Conversation.” The male mentoring organisation notes that suicide continues to affect families and communities, including the loss of fathers, brothers and sons.
In its message marking the day, Kwakha Indvodza said conversations around suicide prevention should also address the stigma that can make it difficult for men to seek help. “Silence and stigma must never be the barriers that prevent men from accessing the support they need,” as noted in the statement.
The organisation believes that changing how men and communities view seeking help is an important part of creating a culture where people can speak openly about their struggles. “As a male mentoring organization, we affirm that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness,” mentioned Kwakha Indvodza
Responsibility is also placed on communities, encouraging people to listen without judgement and provide spaces where men can speak honestly about what they are experiencing. Its message calls on communities to “listen with compassion” and walk alongside men in their healing journeys.
The focus on men is particularly significant to Kwakha Indvodza, which works as a male mentoring organisation. Its September campaign places conversations around emotional struggles, support and suicide prevention within the broader need to create healthier spaces for men.
The organisation said breaking the silence requires more than a single conversation, but a culture in which people feel able to speak before their struggles become overwhelming. “Together, we can break the silence, dismantle stigma, and build a culture of care and hope.”
As Suicide Prevention Month continues, a message from Kwakha Indvodza is simple but important: a conversation can start with listening, and asking for help should not be something a person is ashamed of.
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