Resources

How can fathers get involved in their children's education when they are young? This video has some ideas for what fathers can do to be part of this important aspect of early childhood education. 

What is a father-friendly ECD centre? This short video looks at why it can feel hard to involve fathers and how we can change that. 

Why do fathers matter? This is the first of four videos made for people who work in ECD and who want to understand more about why they should involve fathers in their ECD centres. 

Download these tips to find out more about how to be a positive, safe male role model to young people. 

The Fathers Matter Church Booklet gives and overview of how churches can partner with Heartlines to encourage the active, positive presence of men in children's lives. It also includes ideas for Fathers Matter events that can be run in churches and communities. 

This discussion guide has been designed for Christian youth and young adult small groups and includes questions and reflection actvities based on the Fathers Matter film series. 

This Afrikaans discussion guide can be used to explore the themes of fatherhood in South Africa from the six Heartlines Fathers Matter Films.

This Sesotho discussion guide can be used to explore the themes of fatherhood in South Africa from the six Heartlines Fathers Matter Films.

This isiZulu discussion guide can be used to explore the themes of fatherhood in South Africa from the six Heartlines Fathers Matter Films.

This discussion guide can be used to explore the themes of fatherhood in South Africa from the Heartlines Fathers Matter Film Series. Each film is a deeply moving and inspiring drama that explores the complexities of fatherhood in South Africa today, where most children grow up in homes without their biological fathers.

This discussion guide can be used to explore the themes of fatherhood in South Africa from the six Heartlines Fathers Matter Films.