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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].

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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

Justice is essential to peace. Dignity is a right, not a privilege. TEARS Foundation celebrates Navi Pillay for her lifelong contribution to human rights and international justice. Survivors deserve to be heard, their dignity upheld and justice pursued. #NaviPillay #EndGBV

A “yes” is only consent when it is freely given, without fear, pressure or coercion. Consent cannot be assumed, and a position of authority never gives anyone the right to violate another person. TEARS Foundation stands with survivors of GBV. 08000 83277 tears.co.za

This World Mental Health Day, let’s remember that looking after our mental health also means recognising when our environments, relationships or experiences are affecting our sense of safety.​ You deserve to feel safe. You deserve support.​ 📞 08000 83277​ #WorldMentalHealthDay

The fear of not being believed can make it incredibly difficult to speak about what you’ve experienced.​ You don’t need to have the perfect words or know exactly what to do next. 💙​ You deserve to be listened to without judgement. You can start by simply reaching out.

Women are carrying grief for those we’ve lost, anxiety for those we love, and fear for ourselves as we navigate a country where feeling safe can no longer be taken for granted.​ The constant alertness, the worry, the anger and the exhaustion are real. 💙

Being a woman in South Africa can mean carrying a mental checklist that never seems to switch off.​ Where am I going? What time will I be home? Is it safe to walk alone? Who knows where I am? Should I share my location? Who can I call if something happens?

The #IAmJaneDoe movement began in response to the Cornell case, women coming together to protect one survivor’s identity and say: you will not expose her. We are Jane Doe. We stand with survivors. We protect their privacy. TEARS Helpline 08000 83277💧 #WeAreJaneDoe

Thank you to Pastor Rowan and Nal Moodley from FaithJHB Church for their incredible generosity, of 220 Hope Bagdls to TEARS, helping us continue to support women and children affected by GBV. If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, call 08000 83277 💧 #HopeBags

You don’t have to be experiencing abuse yourself to reach out to TEARS. If you’re supporting a friend, family member, partner or someone you care about, you can contact us for guidance on how to support them safely and respectfully.​ You don’t have to have all the answers.