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The TEARS Foundation has fronted the South African response to sexual violence since 2012.
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in South Africa. In fact, 1 in every 3 women has been a victim during their lifetime.
This national, women-led organisation, provides services to women - regardless ethnicity, religion, culture or socio-economic background. We invest in gender responsive, trauma-informed services, and partnerships as evidence indicates it to best meet the needs of those surviving physical and sexual violence or abuse.
Our unique “Help-at-your-fingertips®” service allows victims 24-hour access to immediate support, and contact with medical care and legal services. As a cellphone-based SMS service, that utilises USSD technology, anyone with a cellphone can use it without incurring data cost or loss of airtime.
Please consider making a donation. Your contribution will help us to develop more tools and provide services to more women or girls in need. It could make a real difference in someone’s life.
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in South Africa. In fact, 1 in every 3 women has been a victim during their lifetime.
This national, women-led organisation, provides services to women - regardless ethnicity, religion, culture or socio-economic background. We invest in gender responsive, trauma-informed services, and partnerships as evidence indicates it to best meet the needs of those surviving physical and sexual violence or abuse.
Our unique “Help-at-your-fingertips®” service allows victims 24-hour access to immediate support, and contact with medical care and legal services. As a cellphone-based SMS service, that utilises USSD technology, anyone with a cellphone can use it without incurring data cost or loss of airtime.
Please consider making a donation. Your contribution will help us to develop more tools and provide services to more women or girls in need. It could make a real difference in someone’s life.
Overview
Location
South Africa, Gauteng, Sandton
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2012
Mentions in press and media 4
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| May 31, 2022 | Baby dies after he fell from the bed in Ventersburg | Christiaan van der Merwe Photo: Facebook/PixiePink An 11-month-baby boy died after he fell from a bed in Ventersburg. Police are now investigating child abuse allegations. ALSO READ: HEARTLESS! Toddler found in bag murdered, chopped up and ... |
| May 15, 2022 | Man BRUTALLY stabbed wife, daughters, to death before trying to hang himself | Man BRUTALLY stabbed wife, two daughters to death before attempting to hang himself Photo: Stock/Canva The man BRUTALLY stabbed his wife and three daughters to death before trying to hang himself in Diepkloof, Soweto. ARE YOU A VICTIM OF DO... |
| Man caught red-handed raping a seven-year-old girl in Phoenix – KZN | Man caught red-handed raping a 7-year-old girl in Phoenix – KZN Photos: RUSA A man was caught red-handed raping a seven-year-old girl in a bush in Phoenix on Sunday. In a case of domestic violence or sexual assault, the South African Police... |
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FAQ about Tears Foundation
When was Tears Foundation founded?
Tears Foundation was founded in 2012.
What has the press written about Tears Foundation?
Parsers VC has collected 4 articles mentioning Tears Foundation, among them “Baby dies after he fell from the bed in Ventersburg” (May 31, 2022) and “Man BRUTALLY stabbed wife, daughters, to death before trying to hang himself” (May 15, 2022).
Is Tears Foundation still active?
Yes, Tears Foundation is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 20, 2022.