iThemba empowered the community during the 16 Days of Activism

The organisation based on Mowbray Avenue offers comprehensive care for the survivors of traumatic events, as well as their family and friends.

December 11, 2020

Penelope Masilela 1 minute read

iThemba Rape and Trauma Support Centre's social auxiliary work Lisa Moropa (left) explains some of the services they offer to Khutsiso Mokone of Crystal Park.

The iThemba Rape and Truama Support Centre kicked off the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign by educating residents about services available to them should they fall victims of violence.

The organisation was joined by LifeLine Ekurhuleni, Benoni SAPS and the EMPD at the Kemston Avenue Clinic on November 23.

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The 16 Days of Activism commenced on November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) till December 10 (Human Rights Day).

iThemba’s together with other organisation will hold varies awareness campaigns to continue empowering residents with information.

Some of the iThemba Rape and Trauma Support Centre members held an awareness campaign at the Kemston Clinic on November 26. Seen here (back, left): Nicolette Tshabalala (social auxiliary worker), Rose Maja (PR officer), Sister Alice Phokojoe (Kemston Clinic), Thobeka Masuku (LifeLine Ekurhuleni), Dicken Nkuna (Metro social worker) and Precious Khoza (main office social worker). Front: Lisa Moropa (social auxiliary worker) and Morongwe Mogedi (LIfeLine Ekurhuleni).

Benoni resident Nokuthula Lushaba (left) fills in her details while chatting to Dicken Nkuna who is a social worker for the metro.

The organisation based on Mowbray Avenue offers comprehensive care for the survivors of traumatic events, as well as their family and friends.

This care includes counselling and trauma support.

Word from iThemba

The value of this campaign is to educate people about their rights, and to make them aware of the way in which we should be treating vulnerable members of our population.

There is no point in having rights, if you do not know your rights or do not make use of the protection enshrined within those rights.

An important factor in protecting a woman against abuse or violence is the empowerment of the abused woman.

This campaign allows survivors of rape, incest, abuse and even other forms of violence and emotional abuse to speak out, to lend their support to the silent masses of women and children who suffer and to empower them with their stories of survival.

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Take this opportunity to speak out against abuse and sexual violence during the 16 Days of Activism.

One way that communities can work towards stopping abuse against women and children is by supporting organisations such as the iThemba Rape and Trauma Support Centre.

iThemba has a long track record of supporting survivors of abuse and sexual violence, and this year it has been in existence for about 15 years.

Today, over these 16 Days of Activism, support iThemba to help survivors of rape and trauma.

For more information visit them on 119 Mowbray Avenue, Western Extension or call 011 422 4107 or 100 421 5278.