Unmasking the Hidden Truths of Human Trafficking in South Africa Trafficking isn’t always about dark alleys and kidnappings. Sometimes, it looks like a promise of work, love, or education. Sometimes, it’s the neighbour you trust. Sometimes, it looks like a promise of...
TEARS Foundation Launches Soothing the Nation campaign
Jan 8, 2025 | News Articles
In South Africa we have great laws addressing our gender-based violence (GBV) problem, but we fall very short on implementation and accountability. As a result, very few of these laws help with the aftermath of rape while the body and mind try to process the devastation of sexual violence…
The Quiet Strength Within You: Soothing the Nation with Healing and Support
Jan 7, 2025 | Blogs
The Quiet Strength Within You: Soothing the Nation with Healing and Support There is a quiet, unspoken strength in all of us — a gentle, resilient force that helps us weather the hardest storms. But sometimes, even the strongest among us need a little help to rise, to...
How media reports sexual abuse and GBV
Dec 5, 2024 | Blogs
How media reports sexual abuse and GBV The media plays a critical role in moulding public perspectives, attitudes, and responses to Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Unfortunately, the way GBV is often portrayed in the media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes and...
In Their Shoes: Walking the Path of Survivors to Inspire Change
Nov 1, 2024 | Blogs
In Their Shoes: Walking the Path of Survivors to Inspire Change Each year, the 16 Days of Activism campaign calls on us to reflect on gender-based violence (GBV) and its devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities. But beyond the headlines and...
Why Rape Survivors Don’t Report—and Why It’s Time to Break the Silence
Sep 30, 2024 | Blogs
In South Africa, rape is an all-too-common crime, yet many survivors never come forward to report their assault. The fear, shame, and stigma surrounding rape often leave survivors suffering in silence, feeling isolated and powerless. But it’s time to change that narrative…
Suicide Prevention: Understanding and Spotting Suicidal Behaviour
Aug 28, 2024 | Blogs
Suicide Prevention: Understanding and Spotting Suicidal Behaviour Suicide is a deeply concerning issue, yet it is preventable with awareness and timely intervention. Whether you're experiencing suicidal thoughts yourself or are concerned about someone who might be,...
A Voice That Roared: Celebrating Sophia Williams-De Bruyn
Aug 1, 2024 | Blogs
A Voice That Roared: Celebrating Sophia Williams-De Bruyn As we step into August, Women’s Month in South Africa, TEARS Foundation joins the chorus in amplifying the voices of incredible South African women. This month, we draw inspiration from the voices of strength...
South Africa: A Nation of Victories, But Can We Defeat Human Trafficking?
Jul 1, 2024 | Blogs
South Africa: A Nation of Victories, But Can We Defeat Human Trafficking? Every year on July 30th, the world comes together to raise awareness about human trafficking. This heinous crime steals lives and futures, and here at TEARS Foundation, we stand firmly against...
Teenage pregnancy during COVID-19 in South Africa: a double pandemic
May 20, 2023 | News Articles
Courtesy www.samrc.ac.za Pregnancies among adolescent girls remain a global problem. An estimated 21 million girls aged 15–19 years in developing countries become pregnant and about 12 million of them give birth every year. Pregnancies not only have adverse...
Sexual Harassment Report
May 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
TEARS FOUNDATION SEXUAL HARASSMENT REPORTWe need to work together. We can do this together. We will make a difference together. Let’s change South Africa together!PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW.
This is how abusive homes affect the children who grow up in them
Mar 27, 2023 | News Articles
Courtesy www.news24.com Cheryl Benadie, inspirational speaker and author of The Wholeness Revolution, grew up in an abusive home and understands how children who grow up in such situations are affected. She points out that girls from such households are more likely to...
Outrage after dad accused of raping daughter for 24 years, applies for protection order
Mar 25, 2023 | News Articles
Courtesy IOL.co.za An Atlantis woman who alleged that her father had kept her as a sex slave since she was a teenager, has now been served with a protection order by her alleged abuser. Last month, the woman spoke exclusively to this newspaper about her two decade...
‘The kids will be fine’ – 5 lessons I learnt from my parents’ abusive marriage
Mar 9, 2023 | News Articles
Courtesy www.samrc.ac.za As a child, watching the violent and turbulent relationship between my mother and father was intense, but it taught me some important things. Among the lessons is that staying in a bad marriage is not helpful to the kids. When I got older, my...
Tears Foundation launches free platform to empower youth
Nov 30, 2022 | News Articles
Courtesy www.sandtonchronicle.co.za The Tears Foundation hopes to teach more of the community’s youth the importance of speaking out and taking a stand against gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa. Ahead of 16 Days of Activism (November 25 to December...
Become a Volunteer
May 3, 2023 | Form
TEARS FOUNDATION VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORMWe need to work together. We can do this together. We will make a difference together. Let’s change South Africa together!PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW AND UPLOAD THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.PLEASE NOTE:To volunteer with a...
Candice Mama
Oct 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Volunteer & Ambassador
Emillia Madimutse
Oct 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Johannesburg Volunteer
Mara Glennie
Oct 8, 2022 | Team
Founder & Director of TEARS Foundation
Violence Against Women – A Problem In South Africa
Jun 10, 2022 | News Articles
Violence against women has become a serious problem in South Africa and the world. Information from different countries indicates that 35% of all women have been physically or sexually abused by an intimate or non-intimate partner. While women across the globe fall...