Philisa Abafazi Bethu SA

Philisa Abafazi Bethu SA Philisa Abafazi Bethu, is Xhosa for "Heal our Women". To work with PAB, please see: https://goo.gl/forms/RMYue6AMSPjsGa8F3

It is an NPO, NGO based in Lavender Hill, Cape Town, working with women and children suffering from sexual and physical abuse. Our current projects our:
SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOUNG WOMEN-Currently we are working with 90 women suffering from domestic and sexual abuse. CHILDREN'S CRAFTS-Arts PROGRAM-We work with about 100 children suffering from abuse daily, from different schools around the Lavender Hill area. ELDERLY SUPPORT GROUP-Currently working with 60 elderly women, who are victims of abuse. ARTS AND CRAFTS-Arts and Crafts are taught to the women in the hope that they can use these skills to generate a source of income. Arts and Crafts include, hats, clocks, various types of jewelry and lamp shades. More of these crafts can be viewed on the website. KITCHEN-Our feeding scheme is currently reaching out to around 200 people in the community. SAFE HOUSE-Our emergency safe house accommodates women and children who have been abused. We can accommodate them for up to 48 hours where we then arrange a shelter for them or refer them to Social Development. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND INTERNSHIPS-We are currently recruiting volunteers from overseas. This is a very rewarding and eye opening experience where you are able to share your skills with the Lavender Hill Community. Volunteers are currently organizing IT training, Music, Sports and Business Skills. Volunteers are able to help in any area which interests them, if you are interested in becoming a Philisa Abafazi volunteer you can find out more information on the website.

Heritage Party, theme 70s-80s Come dance with us.
17/09/2025

Heritage Party, theme 70s-80s

Come dance with us.

Women's Month Stories from Cape town and the Northern Cape.Providing Women skills development.We would like to say a hug...
30/08/2025

Women's Month Stories from Cape town and the Northern Cape.

Providing Women skills development.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Lena Reypen from Philisa Abafazi Bethu Women Centre and Colin Tities from Uthando South Africa who facilitated the Sewing for Sustainability program as GBV Intervention Program.

The partnership between PAB and Uthando has been beautiful and this Womens Month we wish to celebrate this Amazing training journeys.

Women Month at Philisa Abafazi Bethu SA family Centre." This is My Jam, Serving my Soul" my daily Bread Workshop facili...
21/08/2025

Women Month at Philisa Abafazi Bethu SA family Centre.

" This is My Jam, Serving my Soul" my daily Bread Workshop facilitated by Marc Bovim for our Rainbows Rise LGTBQIA group.




Serving our Souls

19/08/2025

Women's Month

We wearing Black

Women's Month Women Stories from the Northern Cape. Ambulances ssrvices, responding to emergencies remaims a huge proble...
17/08/2025

Women's Month

Women Stories from the Northern Cape. Ambulances ssrvices, responding to emergencies remaims a huge problem in the Northern Cape, especially when it comes to Gender Base Violence related cases.

so part of the GBV early Intervention Program, the Ladies were taught, Emergency First Aid Responder.

Thank You Western Division EMS for partnering with our GBV Program.

Northern Cape Provincial Government

12/08/2025

Women's Month

Day 12

Stories from the Northern Cape,

this morning I wish to honor
Esmeralda Fransman she is the reason why One Billion Rising South Africa and Philisa Abafazi Bethu SA journey to the Northern Cape.

A Leader who cried for the Women in the Beloved Northern Cape.

One Billion Rising South Africa would like to wish our Leader V formally known as Eve Ensler, Susan Celia Swan, Monique ...
10/08/2025

One Billion Rising South Africa would like to wish our Leader V formally known as Eve Ensler, Susan Celia Swan, Monique Wilson, Colani Hlatjwako and our Global Council Leadership a Beautiful South African Woman's Day.

09/08/2025

Women's Month
Day 9

Women's Stories from the Northern Cape, GBV early Intervention program Sewing for Sustainability in partnership with Uthando South Africa.

Northern Cape Provincial Government

Video Credit Adnaan Stemmet

Whilst the Director appeared today at the Grabouw Court. The PAB team took the message for Justice for Deveney Nel to th...
08/08/2025

Whilst the Director appeared today at the Grabouw Court. The PAB team took the message for Justice for Deveney Nel to the Steps of the High Court.

08/08/2025

this!!!!!!!!

We deal with intimidation. Gen Patikile Leer Jou Mense daars die POPIA act, I WANT MY PERMISSION Ask for my Photo to be Taken South African Police Service we did not give any permission.

I have the Right to Say No!!!!!

POPS

We know our Rights, we cooperated during the brief we know what your role is.

We are Defenders, Activists and we live within the Parameter of the Law.

Our Activist

08/08/2025

Woman's Month

Defending the Defenders.
Human Rights Defenders is under Threat, Activism is Under Threat.

Today we went to Court. We will not Be Silent!

Thank you One Billion Rising South Africa, Philisa Abafazi Bethu SA Peoples Movement for Change for Change, Thank you Caroline Peters from Callas Foundation and team.

Thank you Damaris Ornellia Kiewiets from UWC Community Engagement who supported.

We will not Be silenced.

Address

55/57 Strauss Avenue, Retreat
Cape Town
7945

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+27215650668

Website

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Our Story - 2008 - 2018 10 years of service

Our current projects are: SAFE HOUSE-Our emergency safe house accommodates women and children who have been abused. We can accommodate them for up to 48 hours where we then arrange a shelter for them or refer them to Social Development.

CHILDREN'S SELF-DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM-We work with about 100 children suffering from abuse daily, from different schools around the Lavender Hill area. ELDERLY SUPPORT GROUP-Currently working with 60 elderly women, who are victims of abuse. ARTS AND CRAFTS-Arts and Crafts are taught to the women in the hope that they can use these skills to generate a source of income. Arts and Crafts include, hats, clocks, various types of jewelry and lamp shades. More of these crafts can be viewed on the website. KITCHEN-Our feeding scheme is currently reaching out to around 200 people in the community. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND INTERNSHIPS-We are currently recruiting volunteers from overseas. This is a very rewarding and eye opening experience where you are able to share your skills with the Lavender Hill Community. Volunteers are currently organizing IT training, Music, Sports and Business Skills. Volunteers are able to help in any area which interests them, if you are interested in becoming a Philisa Abafazi volunteer you can find out more information on the website.