New Disability Care Center for Children in Zambia

Empowering Fathers, Building Stronger Families

This past November, during our Father’s Week, we had the joy of seeing Community Care Centers filled with dads — fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and brothers — bringing their children, learning together, and stepping more fully into their role as caregivers and advocates.

Father’s Week is a special time when we intentionally encourage dads to be the ones to bring their children to the Centers. Throughout the week, fathers participate in activities, training, and moments of play that help them better understand their child’s needs and the vital role they play in their child’s growth.

A Father’s Love in Action

Fathers like Biko, Frazer’s dad, represent a powerful shift. In a culture where caregiving often falls solely on mothers—and where children with disabilities can face blame or abandonment—men are choosing a different path. They are showing up consistently, learning new skills, and embracing their children with pride and compassion.

This kind of involvement changes more than one child’s life. It strengthens families, reshapes community attitudes, and helps children with disabilities thrive in environments where they are valued and supported.

Because of your support, Father’s Week is possible. Dads like Biko are stepping forward, families are growing stronger, and a new story is taking root—one where children with intellectual disabilities are loved, protected, and celebrated.

Thank you for standing with us as we empower fathers and help build brighter futures for children with intellectual disabilities in Zambia.

Links:

• Special Hope Network