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The Organisation for Young Women's Dignity

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Gender equalityHealthEducationChildren & Youth
NGONational reach
Profile last updated: August 18, 2026

About

The Organisation for Young Women's Dignity is a non-governmental organisation based in Johannesburg, South Africa working on gender equality, health, education +2 more.

The Organisation for Young Women's Dignity (TOFYWD) is a registered non-profit based in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, that works to uplift and restore the dignity of young women in South Africa. It serves young women aged 15 to 35, both in and out of school, through community outreach, awareness campaigns, peer-to-peer support groups and psychosocial counselling. Its work focuses on gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) awareness and prevention, sexual and reproductive health rights, HIV/AIDS awareness, menstrual health and access to sanitary products, and education retention. TOFYWD runs face-to-face support in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, and provides virtual counselling and support groups reaching women across the nine provinces. It also operates the Eyerus GBV safety app with its partner Eyerus App.

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

The Organisation for Young Women's Dignity

Focus areas

GBVFSRHRHIV/AIDSmenstrual healthpeer supportyouth empowermentSouth Africa

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Gender equalityHealthEducationChildren & YouthMental health

Works for

Women & GirlsYouthVictims of violenceStudents

How they work

Direct servicesAwareness & educationCommunity programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Eyerus GBV App

Gender equality · South Africa

Mobile safety application for women, with training and awareness sessions in communities where women feel unsafe.

Sanitary Pad Bank

Education · South Africa

Round-the-clock provision of sanitary wear to young women who urgently need it, to help keep them in school.

Peer-to-peer support groups

Mental health · South Africa

In-person and virtual peer support groups in which young women share experiences and provide emotional and practical support.

Youth Empowerment Programmes

Children & Youth · South Africa

Youth programmes including in- and out-of-school awareness, art and creative writing, sports and recreation, and homework clubs.

Victim Empowerment Programmes

Gender equality · South Africa

Psychosocial support, counselling, crisis intervention and referrals for victims and survivors of gender-based violence.

Countries of operation

South Africa

UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 5 Gender equality

Funding & support

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerSponsorshipCorporate partnership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Eyerus App

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