Learn More About Our Youth & Empowerment Campaign
Speak Up is a Youth-specific education service, aimed to prevent and reduce rape and sexual abuse by raising awareness of GBV behavioural contributors to the adolescent market (predominantly ages between 13 and 26).
This new service initially leverages off an enhanced TEARS Foundation Help-at-your-fingertips® tool and continues to provide a 24/7 FREE support and services to victims’. By selecting the option for Speak Up, you will gain access to video content that is animated, interactive and topic relevant.
Find out more about our speak up campaign.
Founded in 2012 by Mara Glennie, who is passionate about the cause, being a survivor of Gender-Based-Violence (GBV) herself, the TEARS Foundation is well established, reputable, and recognised as a leading force in GBV support, nationally across South Africa.
TEARS Foundation is a women-led, Non-Profit Organization that provides access to crisis intervention, advocacy, counselling, and prevention education services for those impacted by rape, domestic violence, and child sexual abuse, through the various TEARS Foundation tech portals:
- Support locator, *134*7355#
- Storefinder locator: https://tears.storefind.mobi/
- 24/7 TOLL FREE: 08000 TEARS / 08000 83277
- Email address: info@tears.co.za
All these platforms are monitored 24/7 – 365 days and are accessible nationwide by anyone who has access to a phone.
Our teardrop represents each tear shed by every person impacted by the violence & degradation of rape & abuse but more importantly it’s a symbol of cleansing, healing & hope.
Recent Blogs
The Invisible Weight: A Closer Look at the Increasing Rate of Withdrawn GBV Cases in SA
“Why didn’t she report it?” “If it were me, I would’ve left.” “She must have been lying if she withdrew the case.” “Why waste police time if you’re not going to follow through?” “I would never let someone treat me like that.” We’ve all heard these conversations…
Your Right to Safety: A Simple Guide to Applying for a Protection Order
If you or someone you care about is experiencing gender-based violence (GBV), feeling safe is not a privilege – it’s your right. One of the most effective legal tools in South Africa to protect survivors is the Protection Order…
Speak Up Before It’s Too Late: Dating Violence and the Silent Crisis Among South African Youth
Young people are navigating a world that is complex, fast-changing, and often full of pressure. While we talk a lot about education, safety, and opportunity, one issue that too often goes unnoticed is dating violence…