Read on for Father’s Day facts, tips, and gift ideas (for dads who never want anything)
Sunday, 16th June is Father’s Day, a time to celebrate the father figures in our lives – dad jokes and all.
This Father’s Day, we’re not just celebrating parents. We’re celebrating father figures – people who represent support, love, strength, and care.
Whether it’s a dad, a friend, a relative, or a hero, father figures come in different forms for different people. Today’s the day to celebrate them.
“I love them like my own children. Not my nephews, but my children.”
Ion*, Nelu’s* uncle.
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Father’s Day Facts
When is Father’s Day 2024?
Every year, Father’s Day UK falls on the third Sunday of June. This year, Father’s Day will be on Sunday, June 16th in the UK. Time to get planning.
How to Celebrate Father’s Day 2024
There are countless ways to celebrate Father’s Day 2024. Go as big or as little as you want, but make sure you take the time to let your father figure know just how great they are.
- Spend quality time together – there’s no better gift than the gift of time. Enjoy each other’s company with some shared activities or hobbies.
- Share a heartfelt message – sometimes, all you need is to say how you feel! Let your father figure know how much they mean to you with a kind message of love.
- Support a charity – donating to charity is a great present to give anyone. If you’d like to make a donation in your father figure’s name, head to our Donate page.
Father’s Day is all about fun and celebration, but above all, it’s about family. No matter what gift you go for, remember the greatest gift is time spent with family.
Q: When does a joke become a dad joke?
A: When it becomes apparent!
“I decided to take the boys. I really love them, they’re my family. ”
Kyrylo*, uncle of three.
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Ideas for Meaningful Father’s Day Gifts
Hard to find anything your father figure likes? We’ve got the solution. There’s always one thing that’ll go down well: a homemade gift. Why? It’s personalized, heartfelt, and irreplaceable. Consider making these no-fail FIY Father’s Day gifts:
- A photo album filled with special memories.
- Custom t-shirt with a funny quote, picture or name.
- Pottery like a cup, plate or saucer.
- A compilation CD with their favourite songs, a retro idea!
- Cooking ingredients like chilli sauces, condiments, or even a unique coffee blend.
Another great idea for a meaningful Father’s Day gift is an experience. Take your father figure out for a special meal, activity, or day trip. You can’t put a price on that treasured time spent together.
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Why is Father’s Day so important?
Father’s Day can be a tricky time for many people. If it’s a hard day for you, spend it with loved ones who understand. Go at your own pace.
Father’s Day is also an opportunity to remember the importance of family, and a chance to champion the people supporting children without parents.
Right now, 5.4 million children are separated from their families, living inside orphanages even though 80% aren’t even orphans. This Father’s Day, let’s champion these children, their rights to reunification, and fight for their journey back to family.
“It was the happiest day of my life, when I took my boy back. ”
Stoyan*, Ivan’s dad.
Hope and Homes for Children
How we can help get children back to family
Every child deserves a loving home. Every child deserves to be brought back to family. This Father’s Day, if you want to help millions of separated children, there are plenty of ways you can join our movement.
- Get involved – whether it’s volunteering your time or your skills, you’ll find lots of great ideas on our Get Involved page.
- Make a donation – your generosity is helping us bring separated children back to family. Donate today.
- Spread the word – share the importance of our work with your friends and family.
If you want to find out more about the benefits of family-based care and why ending orphanages matters, read our stories of family reunification – stories of heroes helping children find loving homes.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of millions of children. Children who deserve family.
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Join Us in Celebrating Father’s Day
As we celebrate Father’s Day 2024, let’s remember the importance of family and the role it plays in a child’s life.
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