By Siphiwe Nkambule-Vilakati | Executive Director
The project in January 2025, enrolled seven at-risk survivors of gender-based violence for vocational training at Ngihlomise Youth Skills Academy, an institution that was established by Super Buddies Club to address youth unemployment and the vulnerability of adolescent girls and young women to violence and sexual exploitation. The courses the survivors were enrolled in include the following:
Support that is currently being provided
In March 2025 a Community Development Specialist was attached to the skills academy through the partnership between Super Buddies Club and the United Stated of America’s Peace Corps Response Volunteer Program to equip the survivors with entrepreneurship and digital skills. The seven at risk survivors have enrolled for the entrepreneurship and digital skills to prepare them to start their own businesses upon completing the courses. The couse design include marketing and promotion of ther services through the design of posters and business cards which they share with potential clients and also via the social media platforms.
Funding Needs:
Despite these efforts, funding is still required to:
This project is a crucial step towards empowering survivors of sexual violence and ensuring they gain the skills and support necessary for a safer and more independent future. Further financial support is needed to maximize its impact and reach all identified survivors.
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