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Reflecting on the past, shaping the future
As we honour the legacy of the youth of 1976, we are reminded of the enduring spirit of resilience and hope that characterises South Africa’s young people. They are the torchbearers of change.
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Effective community mediation begins with empathy
Nobody wins during community unrest. At our recent peace-building Bridge event with clerics in the KZN region, the sentiment was clear: we cannot stand by idly and let division and unrest unfold. We need more community mediators.
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'Fatherhood is a life or death issue'
When men look at their own childhood experiences and create space for sharing and healing, it frees them up to be a positive father influence for future generations. This was the message from the latest Fathers Matter Ambassadors Conference in the Western Cape.
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How to have a safe, healthy relationship with a social father
Nkosinathi Sixabayi’s life was changed for the better by the men who were social fathers to him, and as an adult he is now intentional about being a positive, safe role model for other children too.
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It takes a village – and social fathers are here for the fatherless
Social fathering is about carrying the "essence" of positive fatherhood into all of life. When men step up as positive role models for children who aren't their biological kids, it reflects the beauty of community.
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Why parallel parenting was the answer with my difficult ex
Co-parenting Series: Part 2
Is it still possible to co-parent with a narcissistic ex
partner? Shelley found a way to involve her son's father in his life
using the parallel parenting model. Read her story here.
Building peace is the work of the Church
"The Church needs to become mediators in the event of unrest. We need to represent to people what peace is. Churches should be a place of refuge to all, regardless of whether they are members or not.” – Rev. Samu Khanyile
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Choosing to co-parent for my children's well-being
Co-parenting Series: Part 1
Lebo shares how she and her ex-husband persevered to find a way to work together and co-parent amicably for their children's sake.
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‘There’s an opportunity for every father to change the future’
At the KwaZulu-Natal Fathers Matter Ambassadors Conference, delegates from different parts of the province gathered to discuss the importance of fatherhood, share their fatherhood stories and brainstorm solutions to our nation’s fatherhood challenges.
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Promoting peace during the national elections
The South African Council of Churches has called on all South Africans to seek peace ahead of the national elections in May and not to let messages of violence and hatred divide us.
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How honest should you be with a friend?
We all know how it feels to be lied to and all the negative emotions that come with being on the receiving end of lies, omissions or half-baked truths. But, do we really need to be honest in friendships?
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Focusing on youth is next for Fathers Matter
Unsettling research findings and critical conversations on youth and fatherhood were the talk of the day at the Fathers Matter Youth Message Design Workshop.
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