SWSA Played a Key Role in the Successful Launch of the State of South Africa’s Fathers Report 2024
On the 4th of February, Dr. Onyi Nwaneri, Mari Payne, Erika Jooste and Fathima Rawat from the South Africa office participated in the launch of the State of South Africa’s Fathers Report 2024 (SOSAF) in Stellenbosch. The event brought together prominent figures in the fatherhood sector in South Africa. SWSA was crucial to the success of this report’s release, both financially and technically. The team contributed significantly, including leading the development of Chapter 3, titled “Fatherhood and Early Childhood Development,” under the leadership of Fathima Rawat, Senior Manager of Research and Learning.
Dr. Nwaneri delivered a keynote address at the event, while Erika and Fathima highlighted Sesame Workshop’s work in this field. They presented examples of our adult and child-facing content created through OAK Foundation-supported initiative, Transforming Gender Norms and Advancing Child Well-being through Father Engagement. This multi-year project aims to promote father involvement in responsive care, with a focus on play-based learning.
