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Connect. Reflect. Create. TEARS Foundation joined Redefine Properties Social Megatrends event at Alice Lane, Sandton, on 16 October. Nicole Imerman presented on the realities of GBV and the need for survivor-centred support. Lasting change takes collaboration and action. #TEARS

Join the Frontline to bring hope and healing to victims of gender-based violence in South Africa: backabuddy.co.za/campaign/fr… #jointhefrontline #backabuddy #tearsfoundation

Thank you to Progress for bringing their energy & generosity to our Hope Bag packing day at the Balalaika Hotel in Sandton! Every Hope Bag is a reminder to a survivor of rape or abuse that they are not alone. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making hope tangible.

As we close off #ThriveAtTEARS, we take away valuable lessons on resilience, mindset, opportunity & motivation. Thank you to Gaven Sinclair & Zandi Mathe-Nhleko for reminding us that we can overcome, succeed & choose to thrive. #TEARSFoundation

Investment in forensic capacity matters, but survivors also need trained frontline personnel, safe shelters and timely support. We cannot investigate our way out of a crisis we are failing to prevent. iol.co.za/the-star/news/2026…

In South Africa, the recent stream of news about violence, crime and GBV can leave us feeling anxious, angry and emotionally exhausted.​ You don’t have to read every headline, watch every video or follow every update.​ Take a break. Mute what overwhelms you.

TEARS Foundation founder Mara Glennie warns that police vacancies, emergency vehicle shortages, forensic and court backlogs, and underfunded shelters undermine the response to GBV. Frontline capacity saves lives. Read more: iol.co.za/weekend-argus/news… #GBV #SouthAfrica

You don’t have to be ready to leave before you can ask for help. There may be many reasons you feel unable or not ready to leave. You can still talk to someone, understand your options and think about what feels safest for you.​ Support doesn’t have to start with leaving.

Feeling safe can sometimes feel like something we have to work for.​ Checking the back seat. Sharing your location. Calling when you get home. Watching who is around you. Staying alert, even when you’re exhausted.​ You shouldn’t have to live in survival mode.​ #MentalHealth

Celeste Louw, general operations manager at the Tears Foundation, said making offenders’ names and photographs public was not, in itself, an effective child protection strategy. 08000 83277 (free anytime) iol.co.za/thepost/news/2026-…

When fear kicks in, it can feel like your body goes into survival mode.​ In a country where safety is something many of us think about every day, that fear can be difficult to switch off. Take a moment. Breathe. Reach out to someone you trust.​ #TEARSFoundation #Fear #Survival

Abuse isn’t always physical.​ Control, threats, intimidation, isolation, sexual coercion, emotional abuse and financial control can also be forms of abuse.​ You don’t have to wait until someone physically hurts you before asking for support. #TEARSFAQ #EndGBV

Volunteer Opportunities - Are you passionate about making a difference in the fight against gender-based violence? Join TEARS. 2x a week. Email your CV and police clearance certificate to [email protected].

South Africa’s Safe House Crisis: Why GBV Victims Are Being Failed When They Need Protection Most dailynews.co.za/opinion/2026…

SA's rape stats under the spotlight youtu.be/Og_kwSpYDIQ?si=eHqP… via @YouTube

‘Empty promises’: Outrage after Ramaphosa’s 90-day plan to tackle GBVF killings africadaily.co.za/empty-prom…

‘Seven years too late’: Reaction to Ramaphosa’s GBVF plan algoafm.co.za/politics/seven…

THRIVE@TEARS is helping build a stronger, more connected team. 💙 Led by @sacapedu student registered counsellor Nomathamsanqa Ntshabele, this initiative focuses on staff & volunteer wellness, collaboration, empathy & shared purpose. #TeamWellness #BringingHopeAndHealing

Taking care of your mental health is not ignoring what is happening. It is recognising that you matter too.​ If you or someone you know has been raped or abused, reach out to TEARS Foundation for free, confidential support.​ #MentalHealthAwareness #EndGBV

In SA, protecting girls cannot only mean teaching them how to stay safe. It also means creating homes, schools, communities and public spaces where they can actually feel safe.​ Girls deserve a childhood, not a lifetime of learning how to survive.​ #IntDayoftheGirlChild