Black Twitter found my father in 24hours

The Building Futures programme aims to strengthen and increase collaboration in communities such as George, where a pilot was done with 26 participants from different sectors across society.

Life after the suicide of a loved one is not something anyone can ever truly prepare for. It is not a straight line of healing, nor a simple process of moving on. Instead, it is a winding journey marked by questions, contradictions and constant reminders of what has been lost. 

In every South African home there is a story that whispers across generations. A story of women who’ve had to endure and show their resilience even when they were weary to the bone.

The premiere of Playing Dad, the seventh installment in its Fathers Matter film series, brought together cast and crew, research and development contributors, corporate leaders and media partners. The evening was a celebration and a moment to reflect on the role of fathers in children's lives.

In a world that can feel like it’s spiralling out of control, Hopeville reminds us that our actions still matter and small steps of bravery can make a real difference.

Steven Wetton from Give a Child a Family,  Oak Foundation's safeguarding partner in Southern Africa, recently ran a safeguarding session at Heartlines to help us continue ensuring the safety and well-being of the people we work with.