GBVF Response Fund1

19/10/2026

Meet the team ensuring funds reach the frontlines fast.

Tshepiso Molefe (Grants Administrator) explains how applicant Community-Based Organisations are vetted transparently to ensure quick disbursement to rural hotspots.

"At the GBVF Response Fund, applicant CBOs are assessed through a transparent and structured vetting process that considers eligibility, governance, financial management capacity, programme relevance and supporting documentation. Through consistent due diligence and verification, we aim to ensure that resources reach credible organisations working in rural and GBVF hotspots, while enabling timely and responsive disbursement of funding.

Ending GBVF requires more than awareness, it requires consistent action, accountability and meaningful support for the communities doing the work on the ground. My commitment is to contribute to that change through the work I do every day.”

Join us in driving action. Reach out to us to support the movement to end GBVF.

EMAIL: [email protected]

16/10/2026

We are proud to support the Shaine Griqua Advice and Development Centre (SGADC), a grassroots champion driving intersectional violence prevention and providing vital support to marginalised communities.

"Protecting LGBTQIA+ communities requires us to confront intersecting forms of violence and inequality while creating safe spaces where every person, especially vulnerable and q***r young people, can be heard, supported and valued."
- Shaine Griqua

Together, we are creating safer, more inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive free from fear.

Partner with us to sustain frontline community care.
EMAIL: [email protected]

16/10/2026

We cannot break the cycle of gender-based violence without funding the fight.

Since 2021, the GBVF Response Fund has disbursed R198 million to organisations supporting survivors.

Every rand came from corporates, development partners, and foundations.

As Non-Executive Director of the Fund, Dot Field told Tara Penny on HOT 102.7 FM: “We’re not thriving… as the money comes in, so the money has to go out.”

But funding the response is only half the fight.

Last year, 63% of the people reached by the Fund’s campaigns were children, because intergenerational violence is learned at home and can be unlearned.

With 84% of every rand spent going directly to prevention programmes, corporate support makes a real difference.

Fund the frontline. Let’s start with our children. Let’s break the cycle.

Listen to the full podcast interview here: https://iono.fm/e/1728834

Gender-based violence remains one of South Africa's most devastating crises — and the organisation working to tackle it says breaking the cycle must start with our children. The 'GBVF Response Fund' says violence has become so deeply entrenched in our society.... that many South Africans are becom...

14/10/2026

Restoring Hope & Healing Trauma

Poor mental health can be both a driver and a consequence of GBV. Since the inception of the Fund, 15,643 beneficiaries have received psychosocial support through our supported CBOs.

Healing starts with community support. Together, we can break the silence and restore hope.

If you or someone you know needs help TAKE ACTION! CONTACT THESE NUMBERS:

- Su***de Crisis Helpline: 0800 567 567
- GBV Command Centre: 0800 428 428
- Childline: 116
- National Shelter Helpline: 0800 001 005

11/10/2026

If you could send one promise back to your 10-year-old self, what would it be?

"Every difficult season, every disappointment, every lesson, every prayer and every victory brought me closer to the woman I am today. I may not have everything figured out, and I may still be becoming, but I am proud of how far I’ve come. Today, I make sure she gets to experience the life she deserved all along. And when I look at myself now, I realise, I became someone she would be proud of.” - Mabaale Letsie, Fundraising Manager

Safety shouldn't depend on luck. Right now, across South Africa, GBVF Fund-supported CBOs are creating safe spaces, transport routes, and school defense networks so no 10-year-old girl must navigate fear alone.
Today, on , we aren't just wishing for a safer future. We're funding it.

"What promise would you send back to your 10-year-old self? Drop your message in the comments below, and let’s build a wall of promises to protect the next generation."

03/10/2026

Real peace requires tangible action and active protection.

Since the start of 2026, Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) partnered with the GBVF Response Fund have provided safe, temporary shelter for more than 3,875 GBVF survivors. 81% of whom are women.

Shelter is more than just physical safety; it is a critical foundation for healing, justice, and rebuilding lives. Depending on individual needs, our partner CBOs offer temporary shelter ranging from overnight emergency stays to up to 6 months.

Through these safe spaces, survivors have access to comprehensive services, including:

- Health & Prevention: HIV testing, counselling, and PrEP initiation.
-Mental Health & Healing: Specialised psychosocial support.
- Justice & Legal Rights: Court accompaniment and facilitation of access to justice.
- Essential Care: Food parcels and basic care packs.

Ending gender-based violence and femicide requires sustained, community-driven interventions every single day. Together with our partners, we remain committed to creating a society where everyone lives free from fear.

Join us in driving action. Reach out to us to support the movement to end GBVF. EMAIL: [email protected]

29/09/2026

Join our Team as Programme Management Office (PMO) Lead

The GBVF Response Fund is seeking an experienced and highly organised Programme Management Office (PMO) Lead to strengthen programme ex*****on, governance, performance monitoring and reporting across the Fund’s growing programme and grant portfolio.

APPLY TODAY if you are ready to turn operational excellence into lasting social impact and help build a South Africa free from gender-based violence.

Applications Close: 2 October @ 24h00

https://www.gbvfresponsefund1.org/latest-news/programme-management-office-pmo-lead/

29/09/2026

True protection lives in the heart of our communities

Meet Neema Foundation for the Deaf, one of over 110 frontline organisations supported by the GBVF Response Fund.

Operating in Gauteng and virtually across South Africa, the Neema Foundation team provides specialised psychosocial support, counselling, family conflict resolution, GBV referrals, and communication support to deaf survivors and their families, through South African Sign Language interpreters and Deaf coordinators, when they need it most.

When corporate donors partner with the Fund, resources flow directly to verified champions such as the Neema Foundation to help break down communication barriers and access critical support.

Partner with us to sustain frontline community care. EMAIL: [email protected]

29/09/2026

MYTH: "If it’s not happening to me, keeping quiet is just minding your own business."

FACT: Silence isn't neutral. Bystanders who stay silent actively protects perpetrators and enables violence to continue.

Calling out abusive banter or speaking up when someone is in danger isn't "causing drama." It's protecting lives and reclaiming our collective identity.

Tag 3 friends who agree that silence is not an option. Take action. Stand up against abuse and sign the pledge:https://countmein.org.za/

DeafAwarenessMonth

28/09/2026

Every conversation can create a pathway to hope.

For people affected by gender-based violence, trauma, fear and isolation can deeply affect mental wellbeing. Speaking openly, listening without judgement and connecting someone to professional support can make a meaningful difference.

If you are struggling, you do not have to carry the pain alone. If you are worried about someone, reach out and remind them that support is available.

Su***de Crisis Helpline: 0800 567 567
GBV Command Centre: 0800 428 428
Please Call Me: *120*7867 #

Together, we can build communities grounded in care, safety and dignity.

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