GBV support group launched
When a woman endures any type of abuse, it not only takes away her dignity and confidence but also her voice.
It happens time and time again. Your partner apologises and says the hurtful behaviour won’t happen again – but you fear it will. At times you wonder whether you’re imagining the abuse, yet the emotional or physical pain you feel is real. If this sounds familiar, you might be experiencing domestic violence.
When a woman endures any type of abuse, it not only takes away her dignity and confidence but also her voice. Knowing how common GBV (gender-based violence) is within Davidsonville, local resident, Chantell Coulter came up with the initiative of establishing a GBV Support Group.
“I’ve actually started doing what I’ve been doing in different communities as an activist a long time ago. After talking to a few ladies about two months ago we realised the need for such a support group in our community,” she said.
The GBV Support Group was subsequently launched on Saturday, August 28 at the Lex McMillan Hall in Davidsonville. Various women, stakeholders and sponsors attended the event and were spoiled to some delicious treats and snacks.
The women were encouraged to speak up when they or anyone they knew were victims of domestic violence. They were reminded of their worth and that they were never alone.
“Our team leaders are myself, Ola Seichokelo, Keamogetswe Masevhe, Caysha Mapson and Unarine Makhari. With this we would like to thank The Pad Princess (Liza), Mrs Carmen Margro Palmer, RJ Signs and Designs (Ricky Jacobs, Saeed Foundation, Angela Bruhin van Niekerk), Ellen and her team, Mrs Vermeulen, Aunty Cilla, Cheren Markgraaf, Moonbro, Linda Victor, Shirlinia Jood and my husband (Quinton Coulter),” she said.
Chantell and her team are in the process of organising a GBV workshop and sanitary drive which is expected to take place on Wednesday, September 8.
For more information, feel free to contact the support group on 067 741 9122.
