Iron sharpens iron – just as one man sharpens another. Through intentional mentorship, dads acquire the insight, confidence and fortitude to lead with purpose. Equipping dads in this manner cultivates development, accountability and resilience – moulding men who contribute positively to their families and communities. However, paternal absence is a detrimental social issue embedded in larger societal frameworks, perpetuating cycles of poverty, emotional instability and fragile family systems, thereby eroding community cohesiveness and generational welfare. Dads are increasingly experiencing this as a social crisis, also known as the fatherhood dilemma, and are often misrepresented in studies and theories aimed at elucidating the dynamics between mothers and children. Moreover, while dads were historically seen as the cornerstone of the family, society has increasingly acknowledged paternal absence as a familial concern. Unfortunately, the absence of dads is a detrimental occurrence and trend that society confronts on a worldwide scale. Therefore, the paternal role has been diminished and undermined owing to paternal absence. This issue has resulted in a deterioration of the role and prestige of dads. The reduction in active fatherhood is a significant contributing factor to several societal challenges, including crime, violence and poverty.