By Ola Akinwe | Project Leader
Dear Supporters,
With the FAST Festival (Father and Son Together) – "Embrace The Bond: Global Hugs for Boys" just weeks away (August 1–2, 2025), this report highlights our final preparations, impact goals, and the transformative power of your support.
This global movement addresses the critical need for positive physical affection and emotional bonding between fathers and sons, targeting the often-overlooked emotional well-being of boys worldwide.
Your support directly enables:
Awareness: Reach 5M+ people with the message of paternal physical affection.
Bond Strengthening: Facilitate 50,000+ father-son hugs during the festival.
Legacy: Establish FAST Festival as an annual catalyst for intergenerational healing.
The theme for 2025 "Hugs Across Cultures: Global Perspectives on Father-Son Bonding"
Date: Friday August 1, 2025
Venue: Zoom
Time: 4:00PM WAT
One hug can mend a fracture in a boy’s heart. Together, we are rebuilding worlds."
—Ola Akinwe
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