Rape survivor will talk at Women’s Day event
This 21-year-old woman survived being raped by four men.
Women will take centre stage at an inspired high tea and motivational talk at Carnival City in celebration of Women’s Day on August 9.
Dynamic speaker and founder of the Jes Foord Foundation, Jes Foord, will talk about the power of women while guests indulge in a spread of sumptuous treats.
This 21-year-old woman survived being raped by four men and despite the horror of this ordeal, rose above it by creating something good from the bad which transpired in her life.
Jes shares her experience and in a moving but very inspirational talk, speaks of the Jes Foord Foundation, which has established counselling rooms for women in Hammersdale, Mpumalanga; Kloof and Marrian Hill, KwaZulu-Natal; and at St Augustine’s Hospital, Berea, KwaZulu-Natal. The purpose of the foundation is to empower rape survivors through education.
5FM’s Nicole da Silva will join Jes. At just 21, Nicole, who will MC the event, started on national radio. Currently presenting her own weekend afternoon slot on 5FM, she adds her quick wit, sassy personality and warmth to her shows.
Tickets cost R185 at Computicket. The event starts at 10am.
