Re-bafenyi Victim Empowerment: 'Our aim is to turn victims into victors'
On the 23 November 2013, Multi Sectoral AIDS Management Unit [City of Tshwane] gathered at old Mboweni primary school to participate. Together with Victim Empowerment Programme. Speakers from various stakeholders engaged in dialogue session with community members, answering variety of questions in hand.
The march began from entrance of Atteridgeville[Moroe Shell garage] to the centre [old Mboweni School] via Seeiso street. Programme Director was Adv. Molly Malete [Executive Member], opening and welcome announced and Pastor Ester Langa held a prayer before stakeholders and community members engage in a dialogue [Acknowledgement of Guest]; Ms Jane Tsharane [Re-bafenyi VEC Centre Manager] welcomed everyone at the centre.
From left, Pastor. Langa, Jane Tsharane, Adv. Molly Malete and Sandra Tema
Founder of Re-bafenyi Victim Empowerment Sandra Malebe Tema was overwhelmed by the support, people came in numbers especially women of different age group. Tema is the founder and CEO of VEC, a former policewoman and first Atteridgeville woman to work in SAPS department. The centre caters for all children affected or victimize, raped; abused by family or society member. Their stories varies; many of them are rape victims which led to isolation, thereafter physically, emotionally and mentally disturbed.
''Our hearts cries out, SA's nation is rated as the rape capital crime and we're not liberated from rape'', said Advocate Molly Malete. ''Women are fighting women because of a worm of men [who lie], not all men of course'', added Adv. Malete. The centre was opened in August 7, 2013, by Councillor MMC Eulanda Mabusela in partnership with Department of Health-City of Tshwane.
Audience @the Centre
Fathers are no longer entitled to be called- fathers, uncles, brothers and nephews. They are monsters who live among us. Very tough situation, will we ever feel safe in our societies? We speak everyday, dialogues are held in communities but men who violate women and children walk free everyday. Lets speak out! Police should play a vital role in communities, and community members should assist Law Officials in apprehending criminals. Department of Justice, Social Development, SAPS, Tshwane Youth Development, SASSA, BMW South Africa and Dep. of Correctional Services just to mention few; were invited to partake in this initiative. A pledge was signed by all stakeholders and Cllr Eulanda Mabusela.
Future SA's generation, young girls who were
participating at the event-Drum dancers.
Band marching with people, Seeiso street Atterigdeville Depressing as it is ; this children need love, care and stability. BMW South Africa donated toiletries, comforters[for bedding] and sanitary towels for girls. ''Where is the freedom and cutesy? We are unable to work without thinking of our kids welfare and safety'', said Cllr Mabusela.
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