This week, hundreds of people in Johannesburg will gather to break wooden boards, but the real goal is far greater: empowering thousands of women with knowledge that could save their…
127 thoughtfully packed dignity bags will offer a sense of comfort and care to survivors reclaiming their strength in the wake of abuse. Johannesburg, South Africa (11 March 2026)…
Ten years later, the community will gather again in Lower Tokai – ribbons in hand, walking the paths she once did – to remember Franziska Blöchliger and honour her young…
Founded in 2012, the organisation focuses on equipping women and men with practical skills to respond to real-life threats and build confidence in unsafe situations. Johannesburg, South Africa (09…
A husband’s impressive driving skills helped save a life when a family took a recalibrated route and ended up on a road where a violent robbery was taking place. …
This upgraded room gives more adequate support to survivors of gender-based violence in Hillcrest when sensitive crimes need to be reported. A comforting space plays an important role in enabling…
Johannesburg celebrated another historic title run at the SPAR National Netball Championships, while spreading awareness on gender-based violence and period poverty. Johannesburg, South Africa (10 December 2025) – The…
Across South Africa, communities paused in solidarity to remember lives lost to gender-based violence and show that change is possible South Africa (24 November 2025) – On Friday, 21…
It took a country shutting down, a million signatures, and a tidal wave of grief but South Africa has finally acknowledged what women have known for years: GBV is a…
Sparked by a sea of purple profile pictures and an inspiring wave of activism, South Africans have united to champion the Women for Change petition, which has successfully surged past…
Where mind meets heart
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow'” – Mary Anne Radmacher
