On November 8, 2025, Man Up will be hosting a Patros Men's Conference in the Dominican Republic.  We were invited to partner with one of the largest church networks in the DR to teach men to stand in the gap.  The goal: to mobilize, support, and train men to model healthy masculinity in their homes, churches, and communities.  The President of the network anticipates having up to 500 church leaders from all over the country participating in the training.  We will then work with churches to implement Patros cohorts - groups of men within local churches committed to growing spiritually, anchored in brotherhood, and putting their faith in action.  

Here's where you come in! You have the opportunity to partner in a significant way to help end fatherlessness in the Dominican Republic! We estimate it will cost us $40 for each man to attend, or $20,000 in total. This includes our team’s travel, transportation and lunch for the attendees, handouts/curriculum, and administrative costs.

 

1. Every $40 you give today sponsors one man in the Dominican Republic to attend this life-changing Patros conference!
2. You can give towards the purchase of Spanish Bibles.
3. Go on the trip with us! Just head to https://manupandgo.org/mission-trips to learn more. 

 

When a man becomes a Patros, healthy masculinity eclipses toxic masculinity and fatherlessness ends.