Women For Change | About Us

About Us

Women for Change (WFC), founded in 2016, is one of South Africa’s most influential non-profit organisations dedicated to combating Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). Driven by a mission to raise awareness, advocate and inspire meaningful change, WFC harnesses the power of social media to expose the GBVF crisis and demand justice.

With a rapidly growing online community of over 450,000 followers and more than 25 million monthly views, WFC amplifies survivor stories, influences public opinion, and puts pressure on policymakers to take decisive action. We have created a powerful and trusted movement where victims of sexual assault can break their silence, find unwavering support and guidance, and access vital resources.

Through relentless advocacy and public engagement, WFC continues to be a leading force in the fight against GBV in South Africa.

Our Pillars:

1. Amplifying Awareness: Boldly exposing the realities of GBV, domestic violence, and femicide to break the silence and spark nationwide action.

2. Empowering Through Education: Informing and educating society on GBVF issues, prevention strategies, and the societal changes needed to end violence.

3. Providing Lifesaving Support: Offering safe and accessible online support and guidance for victims and survivors, including vital referral services for legal, medical, and emotional assistance.

4. Relentless Advocacy for Justice: Fearlessly fighting for the rights of survivors and victims by challenging systems, demanding accountability, and driving legal and policy reform.

Our Vision & Mission Statement

Vision
Women For Change envisions a world where every woman and child can live free from violence and empowered by dignity, equality, and freedom. Our ultimate goal is to create a South Africa where sexual assault is rare, and survivors are fully supported, heard, and believed, and no woman ever has to say #MeToo again.

Mission
Women For Change is committed to ending GBVF by raising awareness, supporting victims, survivors, and their families, and driving systemic change through the power of technology.

Facts about GBVF in South Africa

Gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) are deeply entrenched and widespread crises in South Africa. Every day, women and children in both urban and rural communities face unimaginable violence and brutality. The government’s failure to take decisive action enables perpetrators to operate with impunity, leaving survivors without justice and communities in fear.

The following facts highlight the devastating reality of GBVF in South Africa.

The rate of femicide in South Africa is 6x higher than the global average, with at least 15 women being murdered every day.
5,578 women were murdered in 2023/24, a 33,8% increase compared to the year before.
1,656 children were murdered in 2023/24, a 38,7% increase compared to the year before
42,569 rape cases were reported to the police in 2023/24.
It’s estimated that 95% of rape cases are not reported.
63,054 assaults with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm on women in 2023/24.

These alarming statistics make it clear that gender-based violence and femicide have reached a crisis point and that urgent action is needed to protect our women and children.