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$15 enables an incarcerated father to write to his child so they can stay connected emotionally
$50 enables a father in need to significantly enhance his child’s development and potential for success
$150 enables an incarcerated father to bond with his children through an experiential workshop
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“We are busy with many things in life, especially work. But fathers must learn to make time for what is important. Be it participating in DADs for Life events or volunteering, your presence will be a priceless gift to your child and others in the community.”
- Royston D’Souza
DADs for Life champion,
Seng Kang Primary School
About DADs for Life
Singapore’s National Fathering Movement - Empowering Dads For 15 Years
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When you give to Centre for Fathering and DADs for Life, your donation goes directly to promoting active and involved fathering in Singapore.
Over the past 15 years, Singapore’s national fathering movement, DADs for Life, has empowered fathers to make a profound, lasting impact on the lives of their children.
Our mission is to inspire and mobilise fathers to become more involved and be a positive influence in their children's lives.
The DADs for Life movement is helmed by Centre for Fathering - a non-profit organisation founded in 2000 to promote active and involved fathering in Singapore.
Each year, we equip over 5,000 fathers programmes and workshops conducted in schools, prisons, religious organisations and communities, and support many father groups.
We're on a mission to turn the hearts of fathers and children towards each other and we won’t stop until every father is reached. Your support in donations, time, and resources helps us do just that.
“Your influence on your child will have a ripple effect on them and their lives. You can bring out the best in your child by inspiring and influencing them positively. Join us to go on this journey together!”
- Dr Kenneth Tong
Founder and Veterinary Surgeon, Animal and Avian Veterinary Clinic (AAVC); DADs for Life workplace champion
Why Pledge?
Inspire and engage
You’re committing to a journey that profoundly shapes your children’s future and helps build a strong, loving bond that lasts a lifetime.
Promote community
Your pledge to journey with other fathers contributes to a supportive community that allows all fathers to be the fathers their children need.
Make a difference
We need to raise S$2.5M each year to make a difference to families! Your support helps us uplift fathers and families, especially fathers in need.
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“The activities were fun, enjoyable and engaging as they helped to increase communication and build trust between me and my child.”
- Incarcerated father who took part in Centre for Fathering’s father-child bonding programme
As A Father, I Pledge To...
(Commit)
Be an involved father
I will actively participate in my children's lives, ensuring they feel valued, loved, and supported.
(Connect)
Journey with other fathers
I will journey fatherhood in community, sharing my experiences and learning from others along the way.
(Contribute)
Donate to DADs for Life
I will support DADs for Life so more fathers can be empowered to be positive influences in their children's lives.
“As my daughter recognised my voice shouting ‘I love you’ and moved into my arms, my tears started to drop. This made me realise how important I am in her life and that she is an inseparable figure in my life.”
- Incarcerated father who took part in Centre for Fathering’s father-child bonding programme
Seen On
Effective Fathering
Changes Everything
Being a father is one of the most rewarding journeys, and your involvement matters. By taking the pledge, you commit to being there for your children and journeying with other dads.
“Fathers need mutual support to cheer them on in their fathering journey. (DADs for Life’s) father-child activities are great opportunities for the fathers to connect with other fathers and feel less alone in an environment of mutual encouragement. I always encourage the mothers in my school to be supportive of such events as they will get a recharged husband and contented child in return.”
- Mrs Tina Tan
Spouse of DADs for Life champion, Dr Frankie Tan
Find Out How Lives And Families
Are Transformed
Mohamed Jamaluddin Abdulla
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As a foster child, Jamal experienced a lonely childhood lacking in love and trust. These experiences led him to parent the same way he was brought up.
After beating his son to discipline him, Jamal’s son asked him, “Would my death satisfy you?”
Remorseful and heart-broken, Jamal was determined to mend his ways. He attended Centre for Fathering’s ICAN Fathering Workshop which proved to be a turning point in his fathering journey.
He learnt how to connect with his children and is now a loving and nurturing father and DADs for Life volunteer.
Bruce Mathieu
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Repeat drug offender Bruce spent his daughter’s early years in prison. When she visited during her fourth birthday, she asked daddy for a hug - something he could not do behind bars. His heart broke as she sobbed.
Bruce and his daughter were finally able to have their long-awaited hug when Centre for Fathering facilitated a father-child bonding session in prison.
“What I remember most was the precious two hours I got to spend with my daughter. For two hours I got to hold her and carry her.”
Bruce has since walked away from his destructive habits and never looked back. He is an active volunteer and is always available for daughter.
Adnan Karim
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Adnan Karim faced financial struggles and anxiety when he learned he would become a father.
Due to conflict in his marriage, his pregnant wife returned to Malaysia for support, giving birth without him. After giving birth and a four-month stand-still over her refusal to return to Singapore, Adnan threatened not to acknowledge his daughter, so she eventually came home with their daughter when she was five months old.
Upon holding his daughter for the first time, Adnan felt overwhelming regret for his stubbornness and ego.
Determined to improve as father and husband, he sought resources and attended workshops from Centre for Fathering, learning how to be a more involved parent.
Now a devoted father of four, he volunteers as a trainer for Centre for Fathering’s workshops. The most powerful encouragement he received was from his children.
When his daughter, who was 13 years old at that time, found out he was going to conduct a workshop, told him, ”Papa, teach the fathers in your workshop to be a better father than you. Then they can teach others also”.
As he left home that day, he had tears in his eyes – knowing that he is walking down the right path as a father.
"I don’t get mad with my kids easily. Now, I often ask my kids if there’s anything I can improve as a father (open communication and also it leads to my kids also opening up to me). My relationship with my dad has also improved. My communication and interactions with my wife in front of my kids is also more tactful, kinder."
- Shaifullah Bin Mohamed Kamari, participant of several Centre for Fathering workshops
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