The Organisation for Young Women's Dignity
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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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.
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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.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Eyerus App
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