Women For Change | About Us

About Us

Women For Change (WFC) is a non-profit organisation established in 2016 that advocates for the constitutional rights of women and children in South Africa. WFC educates, advocates, and campaigns on Gender-Based Violence & Femicide (GBVF), Human Rights, and Gender Equality daily.

Through our extensive social media platforms, which reach up to 15 million people monthly, WFC amplifies the voices of survivors, influences policymakers, and shapes public opinion on GBVF. We also provide crucial online victim support, including referral services and guidance on handling GBVF cases.

WFC has created a safe space where victims of sexual assault can speak up, find support, and access essential resources. As one of the largest GBV movements in South Africa, WFC remains committed to driving change and advocating for justice.

Our Pillars:

Raising awareness about gender-based violence, sexual violence, and femicide.
Educating the public on GBVF issues and prevention.
Offering online victim support, including referral services.
Advocating for the rights and justice of survivors and victims of GBVF.

Vision & Mission

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

Mission
Women For Change’s mission is to combat GBVF by raising awareness, providing essential support to survivors and their families, and advocating for justice through the innovative use of technology. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration, we strive to create a safer, more just society where all women can live with dignity, equality, and freedom.

Women For Change Objectives

Raise Awareness: Increase public awareness about GBV, sexual violence, and femicide cases by engaging millions of individuals through social media platforms and websites.
Education and Prevention: Provide impactful education on ending violence against women and children, reaching millions of South Africans aged 13 to 45 and fostering a culture of prevention and understanding.
Offer Victim Support: Offer vital support services, including online victim support and referrals, to survivors and the families of GBVF victims.
Advocate for Justice: Champion the rights of survivors and victims of GBVF by advocating for justice and the elimination of violence against women and children in South Africa.
Promote Research and Influence Policy: Conduct research, gather statistics, and drive advocacy efforts to end GBVF. Our work aims to influence policy changes, shape public opinion, and create lasting societal transformation.

Facts about GBVF in South Africa

Gender-based violence and femicide are profound and widespread problems in South Africa. In urban and rural communities, women and children are brutalised every day across the country. Lack of action by the government allows perpetrators to act with impunity.

The rate of femicide in South Africa is 5x higher than the global average.
One woman is murdered every 2.5 hours.
4 169 women were murdered in 2022/23.
1 192 children were murdered in 2022/23.
43 037 rape cases were reported to the police in 2022/23.
53 888 sexual offences were reported to the police in 2022/23.
It is estimated that more than 95% of sexual offences are not reported.
South Africa has the 4th highest death rate from interpersonal violence of 183 countries– the highest rate outside a war zone.

These terrifying statistics show that gender-based violence and femicide are at crisis levels.