The "Responsible Fathers" club in Hoa Son Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang has attracted a significant number of young fathers, especially first-time dads. Participants join monthly meetings where they commit to promoting gender equality and respecting the rights of women and children.

Members of the "Responsible Fathers" model in Hoa Son Commune hold regular monthly meetings.

The club aims to diversify methods of raising awareness and providing counselling on laws such as the Gender Equality Law and the Domestic Violence Prevention and Control Law. Members are educated on topics including the causes of domestic violence, legal consequences for offenders, anger management skills, and strategies to become responsible husbands and fathers.

The initiative seeks to challenge gender stereotypes, reduce the pressure of traditional gender roles on men, and ensure women’s rights are upheld. It also creates a forum for male farmers to exchange knowledge and share experiences in building happy, violence-free families.

According to Mr Nguyen Van Hai, Chairman of the Farmers’ Association of Hoa Son Commune, the importance of the model in changing perceptions about gender inequality, including long-standing patriarchal attitudes. By encouraging behaviours such as sharing household responsibilities and caring for children, the initiative fosters behavioural change among participants.

The club also equips fathers with skills to communicate openly with their children, build strong emotional connections, and avoid discriminatory practices. Workshops cover topics such as resolving conflicts, controlling anger, and preventing domestic violence. Currently, the club has 35 members aged 18 to 35.

Mr Nguyen Van Truong, a member from Xuan Phu Village, shared that participating in the club has been immensely beneficial. Monthly meetings provide a platform for members to discuss specific topics, enhance their knowledge, and support one another in overcoming challenges within their families.

In addition to its educational focus, the model involves regular family gatherings to resolve disputes, mediate conflicts, and ensure timely interventions when needed. These efforts contribute to building progressive, happy families and maintaining community security and order.

The activities of the "Responsible Fathers" club have significantly improved men’s awareness and responsibility, enabling them to listen, understand, and empathise with their wives and children. The initiative encourages men to share domestic and caregiving roles, promoting healthy and equitable family dynamics.

Supported by the Viet Nam Farmers' Association, the United Nations Population Fund, and Da Nang’s Farmers’ Association, the model has helped build prosperous, equal, and violence-free farming families. It has also contributed to reducing gender imbalances at birth.

After more than a year of implementation, the initiative in Hoa Son Commune has successfully engaged male farmers, particularly young couples, in building equitable and happy families during the era of industrialisation and modernisation.

Reported by MINH HAO - Translating by TRUC VY