South Africa has a complex past, so a day like Heritage Day can be met with mixed emotions. But what if we were open to exploring the aspects of our own
heritage, as well as the heritage of those around us, to understand
ourselves and each other better?
“Are we a seed in our father before we're in our mother's womb?”
Fathers Matter wasn’t created to invalidate the important role that
mothers play. We want to highlight and support the positive and active
role fathers and men play in the lives of children, in order to lessen
the risks linked to the absence of fathers or positive male role models.
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.
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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