Fathers Matter video

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.

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.

The sporting world is all about performance but by equipping coaches with the Fathers Matter resources and inspiring them to embrace their role as mentors and father figures.

“We want players to be good sportspeople on the field and good fathers and role models off it.” – Bruce Nadin, Stellenbosch FC Chaplain

"Being a dad has been a mixed bag," admits Andile, a father navigating the complex journey of parenthood. "The initial joy is soon replaced with physical and mental exhaustion as the late nights, and early mornings, take their toll."