HELPFUL RESOURCES

• Tears Foundation - TEARS Foundation is a Non-Profit organisation specializing in the assistance and support network for survivors of rape and sexual abuse. - Click here 

• The Teddy Bear Foundation: The Teddy Bear Foundation offers holistic, integrated services to children that have been abused. - Click here

• National Shelter Movement Of South Africa: The National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) is an NPO, with Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Shelters across South Africa. NSMSA strives to be the united voice for the sheltering of abused women & their children. - Click here

• Gender Based Violence Command Centre- The Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) operates under The Department of Social Development. The Centre operates a National, 24hr/7days-a-week Call Centre facility. The facility employs social workers who are responsible for call-taking and call referrals.  - Click here

• Women’s Legal Centre -The Women’s Legal Centre is an African feminist legal centre that advances womxn’s rights and equality using tools such as litigation, advocacy, education, advice, research and training. - Click here 

• 1000 Women Trust - a South African Women's Rights Organisation dedicated to combating gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). For over two decades, we've been empowering GBV Community Organisations nationwide, advocating for change and resilience.  - Click here

• Women For Change - Women for Change (WFC) is one of South Africa’s leading voices in the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. Founded in 2016, we use the power of social media to raise awareness, support survivors, and drive real change. - Click here 

• Childline is a help linking service that provides counselling for children up to 18 years old in South Africa, available 24/7 on the toll-free number 116. It is also a resource for adults with concerns about children and offers online counselling via its website. - Click here