The launch of Before He Becomes a Man by Regina Samwed Asanga marked a defining moment for parents, educators, and caregivers committed to raising boys with empathy, respect, and responsibility. Hosted at Applemelon Center in Efoulan, Yaoundé on October 18, 2025, the event brought together families and supporters of Mamun International, celebrating a vision that goes beyond words on a page.
This book is more than guidance; it is a heartfelt journey into understanding the emotional landscape of young boys. Regina Samwed Asanga draws on lived experience, reflecting on the delicate balance of nurturing confidence while fostering tenderness, strength while encouraging empathy. Every chapter provides practical insights to shape boys into men capable of leading with integrity and compassion, creating ripples of positive change across families and communities.
Regina’s mission emerges from a deeply personal place. As a mother, she has witnessed the consequences of broken masculinity and resolved that her son—and every boy—deserves the tools to navigate life with emotional awareness. Her experiences, intertwined with years of mentoring and community work, fuel the philosophy of Mamun International: true gender balance begins with education and guidance for both boys and girls.
The book addresses a crucial gap often overlooked in parenting literature. While many programs focus on empowering girls, Before He Becomes a Man emphasizes that raising emotionally intelligent boys is equally vital. Strength without compassion becomes control; silence without guidance becomes harm. Regina’s writing offers a path toward healthy masculinity, providing language for feelings, strategies for decision-making, and models of responsible leadership.
Attendees at the launch witnessed the author share her journey, reflecting on challenges, insights, and the quiet determination that shaped this work. Beyond the event, the book serves as a movement—a call to action for parents, teachers, and guardians to invest in the emotional growth of boys before they step into adulthood. It invites readers to rethink manhood, not as dominance or suppression, but as a harmony of strength, empathy, and purpose.
Regina Samwed Asanga’s voice resonates through every page: she writes not as a perfect parent, but as a woman who has faced the consequences of neglecting boys’ emotional development. Her words encourage reflection, inspire action, and remind us that the future depends on the men we guide today. Through Mamun International, she continues to mentor, educate, and transform communities, ensuring that sons grow into men who uplift, protect, and lead with love.
Before He Becomes a Man stands as both a guide and a promise—a dedication to shaping a generation that embodies responsibility, respect, and emotional intelligence. In the wake of its launch, families are invited to embrace this vision, fostering young men who will heal, not harm, and who will carry forward a legacy of integrity and empathy.