What we’re about
This is the Northern California branch of Mankind Project. We offer trainings and community events that we post here, and if you resonate, jump on in and join us! Our region of MKP stretches from San Luis Obispo to Redding, all of the coast in that area, and eastwards to Reno. If you have a question, we are happy to answer, or help you find an answer.
The Mankind Project is a men’s community for the 21st Century. MKP is a nonprofit training and education organization with three decades of proven success hosting life-changing personal development programs to support men live within integrity, authenticity, and service. MKP supports a global network of free peer-facilitated men’s groups and powerful transformational trainings such as the acclaimed New Warrior Training Adventure (NWTA) and the NorCal-inspired Discover Your Path that you won't find anywhere else. We offer a full panoply of leadership trainings for men in any walk of life, whether community activist, MKP volunteer, or corporate soldier.
Women and therapists, anyone questioning how you fit in or if you belong, you're welcome too! Community events open to all, and while most trainings are for individuals 18 and older who identify as male, we do have offerings and specialized circles that support difference and everything in between.
We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of our society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet. We support men to become wholly integrated men that balances their lover, king, warrior, and magician archetypes into congruence, strength, and mission in their life.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- GUTS Facilitation TrainingFelton Community Hall, Felton, CA
GUTS TRAINING ONE (GTO) with Francis Borchers and BJ Wasserman
Saturday, July 19 8:00AM through Sunday, July 20, 3:00PM in Felton, California.
Space is limited. To Register: https://mkpconnect.org/event/northern-california-july-2025-gutsMen who attend will come away with a deeply personal experience that will support their growth as men and increase their ability to support carpet work and guts processes. As you participate in this weekend, you will connect with and work with a circle of men, gaining healing for yourself, growing in your skills, and experiencing community. The weekend will be a mixture of teaching and facilitating.
Some of what we will review and experience:
- How to create a safe container and maintain presence.
= Multicultural awareness - How to support a man through traumatic abuse.
- How to support a man through deep grief and anger.
- Rituals to support the process and yourself.
The Leaders bring years of experience, passion, wisdom to this work.
Francis Borchers is a Certified MKP Full Leader with over 100 NWTA's and has lead NWTA's around the world. He has lead numerous Guts Training's, I-Group facilitation training's and other transformational workshops. He brings passion and insight in supporting healing, learning and growth.
Course fee is $300 includes snacks and refreshments. We will do our best to support out of town men with sleeping accommodations on both Friday and Saturday nights. The training will be held in Felton in the Santa Cruz area.
Space is limited. To Register: https://mkpconnect.org/event/northern-california-july-2025-guts
- How to create a safe container and maintain presence.
