Talk about it openly
Community dialogues in halls, churches and open yards where people can ask questions about rights, reporting and what abuse actually looks like.
End GBV
Violence is not our culture, and it is not inevitable.
Gender-based violence is driven by behaviour, silence and unequal power — all of which can change. Our campaign work targets each of them.
Engage men and boys
Sessions that hold men accountable and give younger boys a different model of what strength and respect mean.
Reach young people early
School and youth programmes covering consent, healthy relationships, online safety and where to get help.
Make reporting work
Working with SAPS, clinics and courts so that people who do report are met with a response that keeps them safe.
Real conversations with men and boys
Through our Karabelo GBVF Response Programme we bring men and boys into the room — for honest sessions about accountability, respect and what strength really means. Change starts when men hold themselves and each other to a better standard.
Alongside these sessions, our awareness campaigns with SAPS, government departments and partner organisations keep reporting routes and support visible in the community.
16 Days, and the 349 after them
Northam Victim Empowerment takes part in the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign alongside SAPS, government departments, local business and community structures. But the sessions, dialogues and referrals continue long after the campaign banners come down — because the violence does.