Although from very different backgrounds, they have found a bond of brotherhood in a common cause. Between them they have inspired tens of thousands of people at schools, universities, corporations, churches, NGO’s, Government Departments, prisons and conferences throughout Africa and the USA with their dynamic and insightful talks and workshops.
Craig Wilkinson
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. Drawing from his experience as a single dad, raising two children to adulthood and years of working with men, Craig has produced outstanding resources for fathers at all stages of their fatherhood journey. His first book DAD – How to be the Father Your Children Need, is a South African best seller and is also available as an online course called the Ultimate Dad Course. Craig’s second book on fatherhood, It’s a Dad! Every Man’s Guide to Pregnancy Childbirth and Becoming a Father is an ideal read and preparation for expectant fathers.
Khalil Osiris
Khalil grew up in America, was recruited into the Black Panther movement as a young man and spent 20 years in prison during which he wrote the manuscript for “The Psychology of Incarceration”. His writings were subsequently developed into a book and an 8-part DVD series and is now a popular course at Wright State University where Khalil is an associate professor. Khalil presents a weekly television show on SABC called Each One Teach One and is a patron of the Arts. He has three adult children and lives in Johannesburg, South Africa with his wife Penny.
Khalil Osiris
Khalil is former host of the SAFTA awarding winning South African TV show Each One Teach One. He helped youth and their parents develop positive ways to cope with daily challenges at school, home and in their communities. He is the author of A Freedom That Comes From Within, a book about finding your own freedom in any situation. His book invites readers to find their freedom regardless of how limited and powerless they may currently perceive themselves to be.
Craig Wilkinson
Craig is a South African who has pioneered socio-economic programmes in communities throughout the country. He founded and runs the NPO, Father A Nation, which equips men to be fathers, mentors and role models. He believes that if we can heal men we can heal the world. He is the author of two books on fatherhood, “DAD – The Power and Beauty of Fatherhood” and “It’s a Dad”. Craig has two adult children and lives in Johannesburg, South Africa with his wife Martinique.