The goal is to help fathers become more engaged

Mr Salie has been running outreach programmes to build better fathers in the communities.

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Fathers in areas such as New Horizon, Lotus River, Ottery, and Lavender Hill had two major factors that often contributed to fathers being absent from their children’s lives.

Mr Salie said economic pressures, such as long working hours or unemployment, can lead to fathers being physically or emotionally unavailable, and conflict in relationships, particularly with the child’s mother or extended family, can create emotional distance, making it difficult for fathers to remain present and involved.

These challenges, he said, are often complex and rooted in broader social and economic conditions.

Mr Salie facilitates a fatherhood programme that aims to rebuild and strengthen the relationship between fathers and their children.

“The main goal is to help fathers become more engaged, supportive, and emotionally connected to their children,” he said.

The positive outcomes from the programme for fathers include improved parenting skills, increased confidence in their parental role, and stronger emotional bonds with their children.

The outcome for children, he said, is better relationships with their fathers, greater emotional stability, and a stronger sense of security.