Celebrating Fathers
Nurturing and caring for children for a best start in life
Parenting is the most important job in the world. Celebrating some of the Super Dads who through simple actions, have given their children the #BestStartInLife!
One-year old Donatel Aredo flashes a smile after receiving her vitamin A drops during the COVID-19 lockdown. Herbert Aredo didn’t hesitate to take his daughter to the health facility for her routine immunization. “I brought my daughter for immunization because I don’t want her to fall sick. I am responsible for her health. I know that immunization will strengthen her immune system which will help her fight other diseases," Herbert shared.
Father playing with his preterm baby at their home in Omugo Village, Arua District. Conversations such as these with children, contribute to the development of the brain.
A father and a mother of twins arrive for immunisation at the Komamboga Health Centre III as part of the Integrated Child Health Days (ICHDS) initiative.
A father of a newborn baby born on 1 January 2020, supports his wife after delivery at Kawempe Referral Hospital.
He jumps up and about. Meet one-year old Ojara Benedict. He just received his vitamin A boost. Benedict was brought by his father, sister and mother from a very far away location. “I want my children to be healthy, that is why I brought Benedict for immunization,” says Justin Okey, Father
Onesmus Ainee holds his daughter's arm as she is immunized at Kiswa Health Center III. Ensuring children don’t miss out on their routine vaccinations is one of the parent’s responsibilities.
South Sudanese refugee Idro Erikole, 28, and his three-year-old daughter Gloria Confidence play at their shelter in Bidibidi refugee settlement in Yumbe District of northern Uganda.
Alfred Lokiru, 3, dances with his father (centre) John Lomuge, 31, as his mother Mary Mudong, 27, applauds outside their home in Nakipomia village, Napak district, eastern Uganda.
Moses Mugaruta, 43, walks with his four-year-old daughter Abigail, 4, in Kabale. Moses is concerned about the safety of his two young children and is doing everything in his power to protect them and make them feel safe.
