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“We are here to imagine a better future, one where every child knows the presence and love of a father," shared Heartlines' Olefile Masangane at the Fathers Matter Ambassadors Conference in Dube, Soweto. This opened the door for a time of honest assessment and brainstorming practical solutions for the communities that were represented. 

Parenting changes with every generation. What worked for one father might not work for another, and each dad brings his own unique touch to raising his kids.

Watching your child face disappointment – whether it is repeating a grade, not making a sports team, or being excluded from university due to finances – is one of the hardest things for a father. 

Members of the Roman Catholic Youth North Deanery reflect on the transformative roles of fathers and mentors, inspired by the Fathers Matter programme.

As we approach International Children's Day, it's a time to celebrate not just the joy and wonder that children bring into our lives, but also the invaluable wisdom they impart.

Fathers Matter Ambassadors in George recently partnered with police and traffic officials at a local roadblock where the message of Fathers Matter was shared.