GBVF Response Fund1

GBVF Response Fund1 Harnessing our collective resources in the private sector for the national response to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in South Africa.

The GBVF Response Fund1 is a part of a national response to gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa. A successful national response relies on a united financial and social effort. This is the first step in a holistic approach that aims to coordinate financial resources to support relevant programmes and campaigns that will raise awareness, lead to mass action, and result in behavioural change.

Creating workplaces free from GBVH takes more than policy. It takes action.Join us in welcoming Simphiwe Mabhele, ILO Te...
25/08/2026

Creating workplaces free from GBVH takes more than policy. It takes action.

Join us in welcoming Simphiwe Mabhele, ILO Technical Specialist on Health and Wellness Programmes, to our Leadership Dialogue.

With nearly 30 years of experience in workplace health, gender equality and inclusion, Simphiwe brings valuable insights on building workplace cultures where safety, wellbeing and dignity are embedded in practice.

Join Simphiwe and fellow business leaders as we explore practical approaches to preventing and responding to GBVH, alongside the launch of the PSC Maturity Model Tool and Private Sector Coalition Community of Practice.

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026
🕘 09:00–11:30 | Networking from 09:00
📍 Alexforbes, 115 West St, Sandown, Sandton

Limited seats available. Register today :https://lnkd.in/dwntRBFE

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change.

Building trust and driving change is essential for creating workplaces safe from GBV.This Women's Month, we are pleased ...
25/08/2026

Building trust and driving change is essential for creating workplaces safe from GBV.

This Women's Month, we are pleased to welcome Dot Field, Board Member of the GBVF Response Fund, to our Leadership Dialogue.

As a recognised authority with decades of experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, and reputation management, Dot brings a wealth of insight and expertise in helping organisations craft their true purpose, navigate complexity, and efficiently manage their brands.

Join Dot and fellow business leaders as we explore practical ways to prevent and respond to GBVH in the workplace, alongside the launch of the PSC Maturity Model Tool and Private Sector Coalition Community of Practice.

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026
🕘 09:00–11:30 | Networking from 09:00
📍 Alexforbes, 115 West St, Sandown, Sandton

Limited seats available. Register today: https://evolve.eventoptions.co.za/register/pscwomensdialogue/details

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change.

Strong leadership creates safer workplaces.This Women's Month, we are proud to welcome Tandi Nzimande, CEO of the Gender...
24/08/2026

Strong leadership creates safer workplaces.

This Women's Month, we are proud to welcome Tandi Nzimande, CEO of the Gender-Based Violence and Response Fund, to our Leadership Dialogue.

With more than 25 years of leadership experience across the private and non-profit sectors, Tandi brings deep expertise in governance, social impact and sustainable change.

Join Tandi and fellow business leaders as we explore practical ways to prevent and respond to GBVH in the workplace, alongside the launch of the PSC Maturity Model Tool and Private Sector Coalition Community of Practice.

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026
🕘 09:00–11:30 | Networking from 09:00
📍 Alexforbes, 115 West St, Sandown, Sandton

Limited seats available. Register today: https://evolve.eventoptions.co.za/register/pscwomensdialogue/details

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change.

Preventing workplace GBVH is more than compliance; it’s leadership in action.This Women’s Month, business leaders, HR pr...
20/08/2026

Preventing workplace GBVH is more than compliance; it’s leadership in action.

This Women’s Month, business leaders, HR professionals and workplace champions are coming together to ask a critical question: What will it take to build workplaces where everyone can work with safety, dignity and equality?

Join us on 27 August for an executive dialogue, the launch of the Maturity Model tool, Private Sector Coalition Community of Practice, and a practical conversation on turning commitment into lasting workplace change.

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026
🕘 09:00–11:30 | Networking from 09:00
📍 Alexforbes, 115 West St, Sandown, Sandton

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change.

Save the date and join leaders committed to building safer, more inclusive workplaces.

Register here: https://evolve.eventoptions.co.za/register/pscwomensdialogue/details

Today, on National Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible strength and achievements of women across South Africa. 🇿🇦✨ ...
09/08/2026

Today, on National Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible strength and achievements of women across South Africa. 🇿🇦✨ True empowerment means building a world where every woman can thrive without fear and today, we honour the trailblazers making that a reality.

When women lead, progress follows. Let’s celebrate their vital impact today and every day!

Follow us all month long as we continue amplifying survivor agency and the voices of those driving systemic change.

03/08/2026

💡 Did you know?

In South Africa, there is only one public social worker allocated for every 23,000 learners.

This staggering gap leaves countless youths without vital psychosocial support. To see how this challenge is being met on the ground, the GBVF Response Fund visited the incredible Community Keepers team at Cloeteseville High School in Stellenbosch for this month’s Impact Story.

Community Keepers is changing the narrative by placing dedicated mental health professionals directly on school grounds, actively supporting youth across 60 partner schools.

As we step into Women’s Month, we are reminded that building a safer society, free from gender-based violence and femicide, requires us to address trauma at a grassroots level. Our time with the team left us with two profound lessons for this fight:

1️⃣ We must break the culture of silence. The inability to speak out keeps cycles of trauma alive. Healing begins when we create safe, non-judgmental spaces that empower vulnerable individuals to find their voices.

2️⃣ We must look deeper. Behaviour is often a form of communication. Instead of rushing to cast blame, true healing starts when we dig down to find and address the root causes of that behaviour.

Watch the full video to see Community Keepers' incredible work in action.

Let's build the nation we all deserve. 🇿🇦

28/07/2026

Mandela Month reminds us that giving is not only about donating resources, but also about giving our time, showing up, and standing alongside the organisations that work tirelessly to uplift our communities every single day.

Last week, the GBVF Response Fund spent the day at Kids Haven in Benoni, an incredible organisation that provides care, protection, and hope to vulnerable children, young people, and families.

Together, we donated food, cleaning supplies, and other essential items, while rolling up our sleeves to pack, sort, and stock donations alongside the dedicated Kids Haven team.

It was a privilege to witness the impact of their work firsthand and a reminder that creating safer, more caring communities is a shared responsibility. Every act of service, no matter how big or small, contributes to lasting change.

This Mandela Month, let's all find meaningful ways to serve, support, and make a difference.

Because real change happens when we show up for one another.

"To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of other...
18/07/2026

"To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." - Nelson Mandela.

True freedom in South Africa cannot exist while gender-based violence and femicide persist. Today, we honour Madiba’s legacy by reminding everyone that you have the power to create a safer society. Start where you are, with what you have. Let's build the nation he envisioned. 🇿🇦

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Tomorrow is Nelson Mandela International Day. This year, we are asking you to dedicate your 67 minutes of active citizen...
17/07/2026

Tomorrow is Nelson Mandela International Day. This year, we are asking you to dedicate your 67 minutes of active citizenship to the fight against gender-based violence.

Remember: you don't need to change the whole world in a single day. Just start somewhere. Whether it's supporting a local shelter, donating, or initiating a conversation about healthy gender norms in your home, everyone can make a difference.

How will you spend your 67 minutes?

02/07/2026

This week, the GBVF Response Fund is proud to launch our new monthly Impact Story series. Every month, we’ll be taking you to the frontlines of the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, spotlighting the incredible Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) driving real, lasting change.

Our first spotlight is on the Callas Foundation, a grassroots powerhouse working in the heart of the Cape Flats.
The realities of GBV on the Cape Flats are complex, often intersecting with gang violence, poverty, and systemic inequality. But the Callas Foundation responds with a holistic, community-led approach that doesn't just react to violence, it actively prevents it.

A cornerstone of their prevention strategy is the Building Bonding Beyond (BBB) Boys Programme. By engaging boys and young men between the ages of 11 and 16, the BBB programme challenges harmful stereotypes associating masculinity with aggression. It equips these young men with alternatives to gang culture, pairs them with positive male mentors, and empowers them to become advocates for respect and gender equality. But their impact goes beyond the big picture; it changes individual lives.

What makes the Callas Foundation truly unique is their integrated approach, combining psychosocial support, court accompaniment, food security through community kitchens, and early intervention for youth. They prove that to end GBVF, we have to heal and empower the whole community.

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