Creating safe spaces for men to share and learn
Working with fathers , Being a father , VideoThe first Heartlines Fathers Matter Conference took place in October 2023 at the Good News Convention Center in Muldersdrift. People from different walks of life came together to discuss and unpack what it means for men to be actively and positively present in children's lives.
Watch the Fathers Matter Ambassadors Conference video
If you are looking for support in your fatherhood journey, you can sign up for our Fathers Matter WhatsApp Coach.
If you are interested in sharing and creating spaces for connection with other men, why not check out our Connect Group resources that have small group outlines to help facilitate important conversations about fatherhood.
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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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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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How to keep your kids busy during the school holidays
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How to understand your journey as a survivor of abuse
Even though Martin had the house, wife and child he'd always wanted, he lived with the fear of perpetuating the same violence he experienced growing up, because “society” had programmed him to think that victims are doomed to repeat the same violence they experience.
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Hitting the road with purpose
Watch the story of how a biking club in Soweto is encouraging men to show up and share their lives and passions (including biking) with their children.