The Sahara Shelter for Abused Women and Children

The Sahara Shelter for Abused Women and Children The Sahara Shelter provides short term accommodation to abused women and their children. It was set Women are made aware of their rights and responsibilities.

The Sahara, a shelter for abused women and children, was established in September 1994. The shelter was set up with funding from the Ubuntu Community Chest and other donors. The Sahara Shelter provides short term accommodation to abused women and their children who are in crisis. It is open 24 hours and 3 dedicated house mothers are always available to provide care and support to the women who are

admitted into the shelter. All 3 house mothers’ work on a shift rotation, so at all times someone is available to assist the client. The Sahara has 24 hour security and is in partnership with the South African Police Services at Phoenix, to ensure the protection and safety of the women and children. Admission into the shelter is via the Child Welfare Society in your area or the South African Police Services (SAPS). Once the women are admitted into the shelter, they are immediately linked with a social worker. The women are also offered additional family / marital counseling. At the shelter women are encouraged to join the skills development group, where they take part in skills such as bead work, candle making, sewing, etc. These skills can be used in the future to generate an income. The Sahara provides holistic support and services to the women. The peace garden allows mum to reflect on her life and contemplate a positive future. The recreation room is a room away from the main house and gives mother and child a place to relax, spending time reading, doing bead work or just listening to music. The sustenance of this valuable resource comes from various fundraising efforts of the Phoenix Child and Family Welfare Society, generous sponsorships and donations.

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08/12/2025

Technology must empower — not expose women and girls to more harm.

As UN Women Deputy Executive Director Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda underscores, what happens online is not “virtual”— it is real, and it destroys lives.

During the of Activism to End Gender-based Violence, she's calling for accountability and safer digital spaces across and the world — from stronger laws and enforcement to greater responsibility from technology platforms.

, justice cannot be seasonal: women and girls deserve to live free from fear, offline and online alike, 365 days a year.

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25/11/2025

💔 Digital violence is not "virtual".

From coercive control to surveillance and stalking, violence in digital spaces can turn into real-world violence, including femicide.

Whether online or offline, there is never an excuse for violence.

Learn more in the latest report on from UN Women and UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: http://unwo.men/RecB50Xxgx6

Staff at Phoenix Child Welfare join in the Red Chair campaign in the fight against gender-based violenceToday we honor e...
25/11/2025

Staff at Phoenix Child Welfare join in the Red Chair campaign in the fight against gender-based violence

Today we honor every survivor and call out every act of violence.
Today we see you, tomorrow we change the culture

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