By The Numbers

2

Dads Featured

2

Nationalities

1

Countries Represented

2018

Years of Development. Since

The Journey

2018 — The Beginning

YaBaba! began through lived experiences, parenting reflection, and conversations around fatherhood, presence, and emotional connection within families.

Community Foundations

Early participation in parenting initiatives, exhibitions, and cross-cultural fatherhood discussions helped shape the identity and direction of the network.

Media & Public Dialogue

Podcasts, interviews, and public conversations helped bring attention to the importance of engaged fatherhood in modern society.

Today — The YaBaba! Network

A growing, participation-driven platform where fathers share stories and moments that reflect modern fatherhood across cultures and regions.

Media & Conversations

Podcast appearance

Podcast Appearances

Conversations on fatherhood, parenting, emotional presence, and family wellbeing.

Public talk

Public Discussions

Community talks and events focused on strengthening father engagement and awareness.

Press coverage

Press & Interviews

Media coverage exploring the evolving role of fathers in modern society.

Key Moments

Award moment

Recognition & community awards

Dads Exhibition

Swedish Dads x Sudanese Dads exhibition participation

Taleen and Baba Tariq

Foundational father-daughter storytelling moments

Where We Are Today

YaBaba! is currently focused on building a visible, participation-driven network of fathers across the GCC, MENA, and beyond, with the goal of reaching 500 featured fathers by Father's Day.

Each submission contributes to a growing cultural shift — normalizing presence, emotional engagement, and positive fatherhood storytelling.

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