Craig Wilkinson

Craig is a bestselling author, award winning social entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and dad coach. He is passionate about the crucial role men and fathers play in the lives of their children and society.

Craig founded the non-profit organisation Father a Nation (FAN) in response to the tremendous damage to society caused by the crisis of fatherlessness. FAN’s mission is to restore men to be great fathers, mentors and role models. Craig’s belief that if we can heal men, we can heal the world, has seen thousands of men and their families touched by the work of FAN.

Drawing from his experience as a single dad, raising two children to adulthood and years of working with men, Craig has produced outstanding resources for fathers at all stages of their fatherhood journey. His first book “DAD – How to be the Father Your Children Need” is a South African best seller and is also available as an online course called "The Ultimate Dad Course". Craig’s second book on fatherhood, “It’s a Dad! – Every man’s Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Becoming a Father”, is an ideal read and preparation for expectant fathers.

As a keynote speaker and facilitator Craig covers a variety of topics in the areas of masculinity, fatherhood, gender-based violence, gender equity, leadership and excellence.

An avid hiker and mountain biker, Craig lives in South Africa with his wife Martinique. His two adult children, Luke and Blythe, have both recently left the nest. You can contact Craig at craig@craigwilko.com