The Mankind Project's New Warrior Training is billed as a 'modern male initiation and examination of the self'; it is something I have felt called to do for years to enable me to become the man I am capable of being.

While I lost my father at an early age and lacked positive male role models, I have wanted to be a father myself for as long as I can remember. While I am kind, intelligent and sensitive, I want to step into my masculine energy and become the provider I have to be in order to start a family - and that's why I want to take part in this New Warrior Training.

I have paid the deposit and booked my flights, but my finances are very tight; my hours were reduced at work and, whilst I am looking for any work I can get, I'm fundraise so that I can make sure that my place on the training (over a weekend in April) is secure.

In return for funds raised, I will walk a mini-pilgrimage on 6th April from Farnham (where I am currently staying) to Winchester Cathedral. If you could spare anything towards helping me in this endeavour, your charity would be immensely appreciated.

Sincerely, with thanks,

James