Movember

Movember is a global nonprofit organization focused on men’s health. Each November, participants grow moustaches to raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues, especially mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. The moustache serves as a conversation starter and fundraising symbol.

The movement began in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia, founded by Travis Garone and Luke Slattery as a fundraiser with 30 friends. In 2004, the Movember Foundation launched the moustache as a fundraising tool, and the campaign grew into a global movement. The organization later rebranded under the Movember name and operates as a global charity with annual campaigns.

Participants join as Mo Bros (men growing moustaches) or Mo Sistas (supporters). They recruit sponsors and participate in local events during November to raise funds. The moustache is a visual emblem used to spark conversations about men’s health.

Funds support research and programs in three core areas: mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Movember partners with medical researchers, healthcare providers, and community organizations to deliver grants, education, and outreach.

Movember operates in numerous countries, supported by volunteers and corporate partners. It emphasizes awareness, prevention, and early detection as part of broader public health strategies.