WHO WE ARE
GET INVOLVED
There are many ways you can get involved and support us in our fight to help women and children protect themselves against all forms of violence. Whether you want to assist with fundraising, take part in one of our workshops or donate to our cause.
If you share our passion, join our fight.
Have experiened sexual or gender-based violence in their lifetime according to the World Health Organisation.
Have experienced child marriage.
Have experienced Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
FIGHTING THE FIGURES
1 IN 3
One in three women are estimated to have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. (World Health Organisation, 2021)
1 Billion
Upto one billion children are estimated to have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence or neglect in the past year. (World Health Organisation, 2022)
150 MILLION
Over 150 million girls worldwide are raped or subject to sexual violence each year, usually by someone in their family circle. (Relief Web International, 2020).
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to equip as many women and children as possible with the confidence, skills and knowledge to strengthen their ability to protect themselves against all forms of violence.
We also want to build and operate a self-sustaining haven to protect and support women and children in times of need. A place of safety and security where they can feel comfortable, heal, receive counselling, take care of their children and rebuild their life.
We have a ‘Five Year Plan’ to develop a self-sustaining and revenue-producing shelter: an enterprise which is socially and economically sustainable. This means that, in time, our haven for women and children will be less dependent on the isolated support of good-will donations.
If you are an individual, school or business that would like to be a part of this ground-breaking and life-changing journey, then we would like to hear from you.
COURSE FEEDBACK
Now I feel confident in myself.
SIDAREC
Violence against women represents a major health and social crisis across the globe. A crisis which pervades many different societies, cultures and communities, leaving lasting impacts on victims and survivors. Violence destroys women’s confidence, restricts their choices, inhibits their access to development opportunities and limits their ability to act. We want to help end this epidemic of violence and exploitation through the empowerment of women and children across the globe.