A father bent down to tighten his child’s shoelaces. Nearby, another dad offered a quick high-five before stepping into the next challenge zone. A child looked up, grinning, waiting for the signal to begin. These were simple, heartwarming moments familiar to many families: moments of bonding as they overcame challenges together, not necessarily perfectly, but
For one boy on the morning of 13 June 2026, his father was not there. Volunteers from DADs for Life fell into step beside him and other children whose dads could not be there, cheering them through every drill and kick. These children and their volunteers were among more than 100 children and parents who
On 10 May 2026, Mum’s Day Out returned to One Punggol for a morning of family celebration, community spirit, and heartfelt tributes to mothers across Singapore. Held from 8am to 1pm at Level 1 Celebration Square and The Plaza, the event brought together families from across the Punggol community to mark Mother’s Day in a
Centre for Fathering (CFF) has appointed Mr E endy Ibrahim as Head of Outreach for Bapa Sepanjang Hayat (BSH) e ective 1 April 2026. BSH is a vernacular expression of the DADs for Life movement under CFF that encourages fathers in the Malay/Muslim community to play active and nurturing roles in their families. Mr Effendy
On a momentous evening on 26 September 2025, Centre for Fathering marked its 25th Anniversary with a heartfelt Charity Gala Dinner, bringing together partners, supporters, and champions of families to celebrate a quarter-century of fathering impact in Singapore. Held at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the event was graced by our Guest of Honour, Deputy Prime Minister
Centre for Fathering (CFF), a local non-profit dedicated to strengthening families by empowering and equipping fathers and mothers to be effective, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Derek Lau as its new Chairman, effective 1 October 2025. A father of three young working adults, Mr Lau is the Founder of THREE2ONE Holdings and
The ninth edition of Malay Muslim Fathering Month (Bulan Kebapaan), organised by Centre for Fathering (CFF) and Bapa Sepanjang Hayat (BSH), will take place from 7 to 28 September 2025. This year’s theme, Building Legacy, Nurturing the Future, highlighted the lasting influence of fathers and the importance of passing down values, wisdom, and love to
This June, Celebrating Fathers returned with a heartfelt theme: My Dad, My Anchor. The campaign pays tribute to the quiet strength and unwavering presence that fathers bring into our lives. Just as an anchor holds a ship steady through waves and storms, dads are the steadfast foundation that keeps the family grounded. Marking a milestone
Centre for Fathering was founded on Father’s Day 25 years ago. This interview, which captures the heart and vision of CFF’s founding, was conducted by Kevin Foo of Brainy Foo Wordsmith, who is also the author of the Graciousness Series Fatherhood is one of the most powerful forces in shaping the lives of children, yet
Incarceration impacts not only the inmates but also their families, often placing them in a state of crisis. Challenges such as financial difficulties, adjustment struggles, and parenting complications can weigh heavily on the families left behind. For the incarcerated, these concerns can hinder their ability to focus on rehabilitation, as they grapple with the emotional
