Our message to fathers on the Day of the African Child

Fathers should hug their children. This is good because it makes the child laugh and feel good.

Maria Nakayiza,
Christ the King Nursery School

I thank all fathers who support their families and pay school fees for their children.

Jacqueline Nasalawo, 9

I like all fathers and I wish them the best in life forever.

Lydia Oola, 5

I like all daddies and I ask them kindly to donate clothes to orphans on the Fathers’ Day.

Sheba Nakakawa, 5

I want African Fathers to continue supporting their families by buying food and paying school fees for the children.

Betty Adikin, 4

Fathers should live longer and look after their families properly.

Ian Allen, 12, East Kololo P/S

My father died when I was very young. I never got to see him or even feel his love. My message to all fathers is that they should be there for their children. They should love and cherish them. Children remember these things when they grow up.

Elimangi Bukenya, 14

All fathers should love their children. Instead of beating them when they do something wrong, they should show them the right thing to do. Children always learn from their fathers when they do not beat them. This is my message to all fathers.

Richard Isadru, 10, Kisugu Church of Uganda Primary School

African Fathers should respect their wives and children by avoiding torturing and beating them.

Ian Katungi, 10, Shimoni Demonstration School

Fathers should attend church every Sunday and pray for children and other people suffering in African countries.

Joshua Turyakiira, 8

All daddies should be good leaders and help orphans in Africa.

Robinah Acullo, 13