The figure of a “father” (significant male member of the family circle_ is of a key importance for the full development of every child. This is especially important for the Bulgarian society where more and more children are raised by a single parent and the family models are changing. „The male model“ is missing in most social and educational institutions – kindergartens, schools, social and health centres etc. The active participation of men in the care for children is highly satisfactory for men and children.
The aim of the national campaign “To be a Father” is to show and speak together about the benefits of active participation of men in the lives of children and families and to promote various opportunities for men to get involved positively and engage with children for the creation of appropriate nonviolent family environment for children.
„To be a Father” ia part of the international campaign MenCare taking place in some 20 countries in 5 continents http://men-care.org aimed at supporting men in their role of caring, just, responsible and nonviolent parents for the full development of children. децата. В Източна Европа The MenCare campaign is realized for the first time in eastern Europe in Bulgaria by an alliance of ten organisations with the support of Oak Foundation.
More information is available on the campaign Internet site http://mencare.bg/.