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Parenting extended family in a post-conflict country

An extended family in Sub-Saharan Africa

By Tamba David Mackieu In many countries the world over, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, the majority of families constitute many adults, both male and female, and children who are related to the father or wife (wives) in various ways. It can also be a combination of children from previous homes or from people, who were 

Bringing in the love – Engaging men as fathers to end child marriage

A father in Brazil smiles and holds his baby

Originally Posted by 2Y2W (Too Young To Wed) By Jane Kato-Wallace, Equimundo & Karoline Davis, World Vision—India A core and enduring aspect of gender inequality globally is the fact that men are generally expected to be providers and decision-makers, and women and girls areexpected to be responsible for caregiving and domestic tasks. Fathers, or other 

One man can provide care: Small steps to success

Parents and children at MenCare South Africa's parent's day

A success story from the MenCare program. Although many of the activities that will ultimately make up the MenCare program are still in their infancy, one story from the MenCare Southern Africa program has stood out for us as an inspiring example of what it can achieve. A recent focus group discussion for the program