Press & Media

Explore recent media coverage of Heroes Academy, including articles, interviews, and podcast features that highlight our work and impact. These features offer insight into our programmes and the change we are driving.

The Learning Lunch – Stopping Violence Before It Starts

The Learning Lunch – Stopping Violence Before It Starts

April 16, 2026

A conversation exploring preventative approaches to violence affecting young people, including the role of mentorship, belonging, and early intervention in creating safer communities.

Mentorship, masculinity and change: A township programme ...

The Mail & Guardian

April 15, 2026

This Mail & Guardian feature explores how Heroes Academy is supporting boys in under-resourced communities through mentorship, emotional support, and positive male role models.

Fix the Boy; Save The Nation

The Mail & Guardian

July 30, 2026

A thought leadership article highlighting Heroes Academy’s preventative approach to supporting boys through mentorship, positive role models, and early intervention as a pathway to safer communities and a stronger South Africa.

Raising the Next Generation of Heroes: Mentorship, Masculinity...

The Drop-In Podcast by the Zero Dropout Campaign
February 4, 2026
In this podcast episode, Heroes Academy discusses the importance of mentorship, healthy masculinity, and creating safe spaces where boys can grow and thrive.

Where are the male role models? What can we do? Raising ...

Podcast: Diet Starts Monday
December 4, 2025
A conversation on the challenges facing young boys today, the importance of positive male role models, and how communities can help shape healthier futures for the next generation.

Meet the Changemaker: Eed Harbich

Poetry Stores Changemakers
August 2025
A profile piece highlighting Eed’s journey, leadership, and the impact of Heroes Academy’s work in supporting young men across Cape Town communities.

Celebrating a Phenomenal Woman: Warawadee “Eed” Sukonpongpao-Harbich

HCI Foundation – Phenomenal Women Series
August 2025
Part of the HCI Foundation’s Phenomenal Women series, this feature celebrates Eed’s contribution to youth development and community upliftment through Heroes Academy.

“The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.”
– Nelson Mandela