Working with fathers
'Fatherhood is a life or death issue'
When men look at their own childhood experiences and create space for sharing and healing, it frees them up to be a positive father influence for future generations. This was the message from the latest Fathers Matter Ambassadors Conference in the Western Cape.
Read moreIt takes a village – and social fathers are here for the fatherless
Social fathering is about carrying the "essence" of positive fatherhood into all of life. When men step up as positive role models for children who aren't their biological kids, it reflects the beauty of community.
Read more about It takes a village – and social fathers are here for the fatherless‘There’s an opportunity for every father to change the future’
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.
Read more about ‘There’s an opportunity for every father to change the future’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.
Read more about Focusing on youth is next for Fathers MatterCreating safe spaces for men to share and learn
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 a meaningful moment for men to experience just this.
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.
A dad’s greatest influence and responsibility is in their home
It’s not in the boardroom, at the office or on the sports field where a father matters most, but right at home, says Zane Meas.
Read more about A dad’s greatest influence and responsibility is in their homeSport and life come together at Stellenbosch FC
Watch the highlights of Fathers Matter's work with PSL team Stellenbosch FC.
Read more about Sport and life come together at Stellenbosch FCPassing down biking passion to the next generation
Ahead of Father’s Day on 18 June, Heartlines partnered up with the Ride with a Boy Child initiative, hosted by the Greater Soweto Bikers, to support fathers and bikers who want to be more actively involved in their sons’ lives.
Read more about Passing down biking passion to the next generationA happy Father’s Day for the dads of Alex
Making safe spaces for fathers and their children to spend time together in celebration of Father's Day.
Is paying pap geld, being an ATM and having material wealth the only way to be a good father in South Africa?
A meeting of dads at Riverbank Primary School unlocked a debate that set out to change the hearts of men.
Read more about Is paying pap geld, being an ATM and having material wealth the only way to be a good father in South Africa?How fathers can pass on values to their children
Watch this sermon by Heartlines Senior Programme Manager Brian Helsby as he looks at the impact of absent fathers and what the church and Christians can do in response.
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