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My father sold his piece of land to pay my nursing tuition fees so that I could graduate and help my siblings. Thank you, Daddy,  I was depressed and worried that I would not finish the last semester but he came through, and he reassured me that I would complete the course.  My father is always available, emotionally, physically, financially, and spiritually.  He is  someone who will treat people in the best way regardless of their background, I have seen him do this, especially with the friends I have, this  taught me not to judge people at first sight but rather to get to know them better. My father is open to communication, he wants to have genuine and honest conversations with my siblings and I He will want to know every detail of what's going on in one's life. Sometimes when I am struggling, I remember I got a dad to talk to and he’s available 24/7. Nanyunja Sarah Uganda

My name is Natebu Bernard and I am in primary six at Kisowozi Primary School in Namutumba District. I  live with both parents, and the special things that my father does for me are paying school fees, and buying me scholastic materials and clothes which are privileges many children in the community can't access. I have learned that parents have to cater to their children's basic needs and rights. That makes them look good in the eyes of their children and the other community members.

Growing up my teachers in lower primary thought I was a neat girl because my books were always covered and never did I go to school in an unironed uniform. This was always done by my Father.  Going to upper primary,  I joined the boarding section,  the teachers that checked our suitcases at the beginning of the term will attest that my metallic suitcase was the neatest, It was always arranged by my Dad and just like that I love it neat. Dear Daddy, you are the only person I am waiting for to ask me the common question 'When are you getting married' God loved me so much that he gave me you for a Father, may he give me the grace to make you a proud father Chantal. Uganda

My name is Edrin Mwanja. I am in primary three at Nkono Memorial primary school.  My Baba is a good man and teacher. At home, he makes sure we eat well and buys us clothes.  He bought me a uniform too for school. It makes me happy and teaches me to make other people happy too by sharing the things he buys for me. Edrin Mwanja Uganda 

My father, Mr. Ahabwe Samuel a pillar of strength, has been the guiding force in my life for the past 20 years. His unwavering faith and enormous patience have shaped me into the person I am today. He has always believed in the power of prayer, teaching me how to believe in the least doubt.  Through his hard work in life, my father instilled in me the value of education and the importance of perseverance. He tirelessly worked to ensure that we had access to quality education, knowing that it would be our key to a better future. His determination and sacrifice have left an indelible mark on my character, inspiring me to work diligently toward my goals.  Beyond his professional achievements, my father's greatest gift to me has been his unconditional love and unwavering support. His constant presence in my life has given me the courage to face challenges head-on and the confidence to pursue my dreams. I am eternally grateful for the lessons I have learned from my father. H

My father was a very good, humble, and kind gentleman. This is what I recall about him.  It was bout 10 years since my father tried to push me to go to school one fateful day, which was the opposite of what I preferred.  In reaction, I had to run as fast as a deer, Unfortunately after running like 10 steps forward I was followed and I was captured in a second. He was deeply annoyed and I had never seen him being annoyed to that extent."Do you think you are studying for me", he exclaimed while delivering quite a handful of strokes on my buttocks.  This was indeed my turning point, I kept on reflecting on the statement "Do you think you are studying or going to school for me?".  In my life, I had thought I always go to school because of my father. My mind changed and since then, I never missed school, arrived late, or missed any introduction to any lesson in all the levels of education I have gone through. Even in his absence, reflecting on his statement has been a ke

In a world that sometimes feels harsh and unforgiving, having a father who embodies kindness, gentleness, and decency is a true blessing. My father, a paragon of virtue, has left an indelible mark on my life through his unwavering love and selflessness. Like most African adults today, I have never heard my father say, “I love you” but he undoubtedly and consistently demonstrated his undying love and compassion to me. His compassionate nature and acts of kindness extend beyond our family, as he is always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.  His genuine concern for others serves as a constant reminder of the power of empathy and the importance of extending a caring heart. As a young child not having to worry about anything knowing he got us, tirelessly toiling to provide for our family, he instilled in me the values of perseverance and hard work.  Through his exemplary commitment, he taught me that success is not solely measured by material gains but by the satis

My father has impacted me in so many ways, he is a caring father and husband to my mother. My mom is a career woman while my dad owns his business, he helps my mum with house chores and dropping off my siblings and me to school, he is a good cook too. These are things that are rare in Africa, where the husband takes on the female roles and he doesn’t mind.  I remember when I was to gain admission into the university, he followed me to the School interview lol, and was answering all the questions on my behalf and the interviewer was like can’t she talk, and besides I never saw any of my mates come with their fathers😂, guess what, we later found out that the interviewer is my dad’s junior sister friend, then the interview went smoothly from there. I have learned from him to be resilient, and respectful and oh my father is such a giver. In fact, between him and my mum, I don’t know who loves giving and helping people the most. This has shaped my life, no doubt I found myself in the human

My dad, my best friend and the best father on this planet is all I could ever want from God. He is smart, hardworking, supportive, and funny.  Dad taught me that the true definition of success does not merely lie in what one achieves but also in the kind of person one is in his entire life. His whole life has been an example of service to everyone. I remember there is a time he was sick and when they brought the hospital bill, the first thing he asked was how much was needed at school for my next semester. Mr. Atukunda Aggrey Karwenkuba is pure honor. I'm truly grateful for the lessons I have learned from my father and as I embark on my life journey, I will continue spreading love, loving God, and being there for everyone even with the little I will be having just like my dad has always done. I love you so much Dad and I will always follow this verse in the bible because it's what you taught us, 3 John 1:11 "Beloved, do not imitate evil, but imitate good. He who does good

My father was a  hardworking strict man who did not entertain nonsense but was loving at the same time. We had a poultry farm and he taught me to work when I was 11, he used to say work hard Rachael so no one will underlook you. He gave me the confidence to work hard, he taught me that in this life there is nothing for free. He loved us, he worked very hard for the family. I learned from him that whatever small things I possess, as long as they are mine, my heart is rich. He taught me never to be greedy with food, money, and anything that will get the monster out of me. He was the best father I have ever had. He died when I was 22. May his soul continue to rest in peace💔. Zalwango Rachael Uganda

"Whenever we kids had to take a decision our dad always listened and guided us, but in the end, he reminded us “You should know, it’s your life.” He taught me to do what is important to me, doesn’t matter what others think about it. He said to us kids that we can study whatever we like, and he will support it, but we must get a qualification.  If you qualify, you can always fall back to that occupation, if you like to venture out and do something different. It’s your backup.  I did exactly that. I became a teacher and left the teaching profession after 14 years.  I taught myself graphic design and started working as a graphic designer. At the same time, I started my cancer charity “Love Your Nuts”.  Today I do the things I love to do and use my teaching skills when I visit schools to educate about testicular cancer.  I’ve got the peace of mind that I can always go back to teaching if charity or graphic design isn’t sufficient income anymore. Thanks, Dad!  Torsten Koehl

"As my child, you must be better than I am" is one of the pieces of advice that I remember from my father, Mr. George Moses Kayega.  Every night, Dad sits my siblings and I  down and guides and counsels us his children on how to navigate and negotiate this cruel world. My father, a retired government teacher of Agriculture has a postgraduate diploma in farmer-to-farmer extension from the University of Reading in the U.K. I am now working tooth and nail to see to it that I also study from abroad and for a better qualification.  My father's education journey inspired me to o join aiesec.org, a global youth leadership organization, I applied for a volunteering project in Germany, and by God's grace, I got selected. I will be in Germany for 6 weeks from 15th July 2023 doing Aiesec In Germany's eco-city project in Lüneburg. My father is a wedded man and is still together with his beautiful wife, our mother, something rare in the current status quo, I am loo

I could never exhaust my Dad's awesomeness even if there were a million decades to go by. He has been my cheerleader from childhood till today.  Even though we have faced lots of challenges, his doing his best to prove that we, his children are his favorites. He taught me how to read, humility, honesty, respect, adventure, and lots of social values.  Like most parents who prioritize education, my Dad never shied away from calling a spade a spade and not a big spoon while I was a teen.😌  He always told me and my sister to put in a lot of effort in school, because the academic papers were ours and not his. I have come to appreciate the meaning of those words he never got tired of telling us. He still holds my hand to cross a busy road, and buys us our favorite likes; ice cream, Rolex, and yogurt. He has always bragged about us to whoever he meets and is also a wonderful grandfather to my daughter. He took care of her like his daughter, not a granddaughter. Catherine Kant

My dad instilled two special values that I still uphold today. One is kindness; this made me learn to view everyone as a brother or a sister to me. To share what I have with them and to support them by any means possible to ensure that we move together and no one is left behind.  This taught me to give back to society after growing up. When I was in my second year on campus I started a community-based organization to offer mentorship to young students in the slum where I grew up. I still hold on to this value since it enables me to go well with other members of society and I have never found myself in any trouble with anyone.  The second value that I hold from my dad is honesty. He taught me not to lie and be truthful including not stealing from anyone. This is difficult living in a society where corruption is a norm. Nevertheless, I have learned to live with it.  Sometimes, I normally share with him scenarios where I was honest and somehow regretted it but he still sticks

My father separated from my mum when we were young …but he never remarried..he took care of my siblings and me..we were his number one choice. He has not only been a father but a best friend, and a role model too. As a kid, he always came home with something special for us that we had taken long without  eating or even drinking, it could be bread, milk, or sweets😂. He surprised us with clothes, no matter how hard it was for him, he kept telling us how we should always lean on him for anything we wanted. Even when I am sad he can tell me,  as long as he's alive I should never worry,  there was a time I lost my laptop and I was crying but rather than shouting at me, he took me to a private place and told me" no matter how hurt you are, you should never show everyone because most people don’t care they will just laugh at you"… My father is the reason I love Christmas..he made sure we have the best Christmas when we were kids. We ate delicious food, enjoyed our v