1000 Women United Against Domestic Violence fundraiser in South Africa

Stand up against the abuse of South African women

Domestic and sexual abuse against women in Cape Town and South Africa is endemic. Help the fight against this injustice by joining Women’s Hope Education and Training (WHEAT) Trust as they host a 1000 Women United Against Domestic Violence Initiative luncheon, 17 May 2012, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

“One out of every four women in South Africa is in an abusive relationship. Every six hours a woman in South Africa is murdered by her intimate partner. Every 25 seconds a woman or girl is raped in South Africa. A South African women has a 50% change to be raped before the age of 18. Of all reported raped, 45% is perpetrated against minors. The crimes are usually committed by someone known or related to the victim. It is estimated that 88% of all rapes go unreported.” ~according to WHEAT Trust.

These shocking statistics are a scary reality for most women in South Africa. It’s evident in the media and all around us. This initiative is a call to South Africans to stand together and unite to eliminate a scourge that is traumatising our society.

Do your part to support by booking a table at the luncheon with nine of your friends.

The event will offer inspiring speakers, great entertainment, a fantastic goody bag, and excellent networking opportunities. All proceeds go to the WHEAT Trust and the funds are utilised to provide resources, to cultivate skills, to activate leadership capacity building and to seed funding to women-led organisations.

“Being a patron of WHEAT and one of the founding members of the 1000 Women United Against Domestic Violence Initiative, I believe every South African should get involved in this initiative,” said Wendy Ackerman.

How can you get involved?

Donate to the WHEAT Trust and provide funds for grants that support projects working with violence against women – visit the website below and donate online.

Book a Friends/Book Club Table: ask nine guests to join your table for the 1000 Women United Against Domestic Violence luncheon. Join as a table captain by sending an email to the address below and stand a chance to win a prize

Become a significant partner in this prestigious one-of-a-kind event and add your name to the growing number of good citizens and socially responsible companies that take a stand against domestic violence and encourage your company and company to become involved.

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