Learning to be an active father

School holidays are fun for kids, but often a nightmare for parents trying to keep curious hands and minds occupied. Try these activities with your child during the holiday.

Creating spaces for men to share and learn together is an important part of Fathers Matter's work. The first Fathers Matter Ambassadors Conference was an meaningful moment for men to experience just this.

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.

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.

Watch the highlights of Fathers Matter's work with PSL team Stellenbosch FC.

For boys who are growing up without their fathers around, male mentorship gives them important support and positive role models.