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 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 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 tech portals:
- Help at your fingertips, *134*7355#
- Storefinder locator: https://tears.storefind.mobi/
- Helpline: 010 590 5920 (Standard rates apply)
- 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.
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A Voice That Roared: Celebrating Sophia Williams-De Bruyn
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