Over 285,000 people took part in Movember in 2024 – raising much-needed awareness and funds for men’s mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
We’re humbled to put your funds to work to change the face of men’s health.
Check out 10 projects made possible by the Movember community over the last 12 months.
Later this month, we’ll launch our most comprehensive report – The Real Face of Men's Health – providing unprecedented detail about the state of men's health in Ireland. The report will highlight guys’ experiences with the healthcare system, the ripple effect of poor men’s health on the people around them and the cost to our healthcare systems. Link coming soon.
We’re in our second season working with the Gaelic Athletic Association and Gaelic Players Association to roll out Movember Ahead of The Game – teaching young players about mental health and helping them build the mental fitness to deal with the challenges life and sport can throw. Together, we’ve reached 10,000 young players and counting. Find out more.
Where you were born. How much money you make. Your ethnicity, race and gender. These, and other factors, shape the cancer care you receive. Earlier this year, Movember announced €4.1M, over three years, in 18 grants globally to create more equitable prostate cancer care. Find out more.
In late 2024, we announced a partnership with esports juggernaut BLAST. Over the last 12 months, we've worked together to reach tens of thousands of players and fans promoting the importance of mental health and healthy communities. Plus, we’re working on world-first guidelines to better support players and make esports settings more psychologically safe. Find out more.
One in 6 men in Ireland will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Finding the best treatments is key. We’re proud to be working with University College Dublin on a new and improved approach to using clinical data and biological samples to improve cancer care in Ireland. Find out more.
Testicular cancer is the #1 cancer among young men. But most guys don’t know it. Our annual Know Thy Nuts campaign, held during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in April, encourages young men to know their risk, know their nuts and know what to do if something doesn’t feel quite right down there. Find out more.
Did you know that prostate cancer treatment impact sex and intimacy? In fact, it’s one of the most common issues that men with prostate cancer face. Over the past 12 months, Movember has united national experts to tackle this issue head on. Find out more.
Did you know that Movember has a global Policy and Advocacy Team? This team works tirelessly to get men’s health on the political agenda and just this year has met with three world leaders – working alongside decision-makers on topics related to men’s health. Over the last 12 months, we’ve seen this pay off in big ways, including the Australian Government committing $32M to men’s health and the UK Government committing to their first ever Men’s Health Strategy.
Research findings from a Movember-funded clinical trial reveal a world-first combination treatment approach that has led to longer lives, with less pain and fatigue, for people with incurable prostate cancer. Find out more.
Starting conversations with men who are struggling may seem daunting. But getting them to open up can be easier with practice. Our online conversation simulator, Movember Conversations, can help. Over the last 12 months, we’ve added new topics based on feedback from the community. Find out more.
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