Martin Pelders

Martin Pelders is the founder of MatrixMen, the first organisation in Africa to primarily support male survivors of sexual abuse and rape.

By empowering men and boys to comprehend, heal, cultivate hope, and rise above their adversities, Martin helps pave the way for the betterment of entire communities, fostering the wellness of children, women, families, and cities alike through enhanced mental health and wellness initiatives.


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The Pumpkin Van



If you are a survivor, therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist this book will inform and advise. 


In this book Martin shares his struggles enduring sexual abuse as a child and teenager. Martin takes the reader through his journey with an incredibly raw honesty. Many of the readers have found similarities in their life's journey but Martin’s open and honest approach has made many of them take a good look at the impact of the abuse in their own lives.



The abuse that led to a life of addiction and dysfunction, Martins story will empower and encourage others who have suffered sexual abuse. This is a book that breaks preconceived ideas, tears down barriers and makes society take a good long hard look at the way they perceive the sexual abuse of children.