7 Ways to Get Involved in Movember and No-Shave November

Because growing hair is cool — but growing awareness is cooler

If you’ve ever wondered how to participate in Movember or No-Shave November (beyond skipping your barber appointment), here’s your quick-start guide to making your fuzz matter.

1. Grow a Mo’ — The Classic Way

Start clean-shaven and let that moustache take centre stage. It’s not just about looks; it’s a conversation starter. Every “Nice moustache!” could be your chance to talk about men’s health, encourage screening, or simply raise awareness.

2. Skip the Razor Entirely

If beards are more your vibe, go full No-Shave November. Let it grow, embrace the scruff, and donate the money you would’ve spent on shaving creams or barber visits to organisations supporting cancer research and men’s health initiatives.

3. Move for Movember

Physical health fuels mental health. Commit to 60 kilometres this month — symbolising the 60 men lost to suicide every hour worldwide. Walk, run, cycle, dance in your living room — just move. Then, share your journey online to motivate others to do the same.

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4. Host a “Mo-ment”

Gather your friends, colleagues, or community for an honest chat — over coffee, lunch, or even a game night. The goal? Normalise conversations about men’s wellbeing. A relaxed setting often makes it easier for people to open up.

5. Check In on the Men in Your Life

The simplest act can be the most powerful. Text a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while. Ask, “How are you, really?” And mean it. Sometimes, being listened to is all it takes to lighten someone’s mental load.

6. Donate or Fundraise

Whether it’s $5 or Ksh 500, every contribution counts. Support trusted platforms like Movember Foundation or No-Shave November, or find local men’s health organisations making an impact in your area.

7. Share Your Journey

Post that moustache growth update. Talk about why you joined. Use your platforms to start conversations — not for clout, but for change. Someone out there might be inspired to take their first mental health check-up or open up to a friend because of you.

The Bottom Line

You don’t need a perfect beard or a medical degree to make a difference this Movember. What matters is showing up — for yourself, your friends, and your community.

So, go ahead. Grow the Mo, skip the shave, or simply spark a conversation. This November, let’s make sure that what grows on our faces reflects what’s growing in our hearts: awareness, empathy, and action.