#Women’sMonth: Local hero thanks God for strength
"I was raised as a humanitarian and during my recovery, I found it easier to be active."
IN THE face of adversity, one is presented with two options – fight or flight. Local hero and founder of Wentworth Angels, Tracey Williams chose the former and used her newfound power to empower herself and others.
After surviving an abusive marriage for seven years, her story now serves as a source of inspiration to women who may find themselves in similar positions.
“My children watched this abuse in our home and I had to make a decision to save them and myself,” she said. Through one of her passions, she found a new meaning to life – her calling.
“I was raised as a humanitarian and during my recovery, I found it easier to be active,” she said.
Today, her seven-year strong organisation assists women, children, and men who are going through gender-based violence.
They also help those impoverished by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic such as job loses and ends meet struggles.
Initially established as a soup kitchen, the organisation has now been opened to cater to many other things. It does outreaches to the abuse, those in poverty-stricken conditions including preparing and serving meals through its kitchen.
Mothers are also assisted with baby essentials, they arrange Covid-19 care packs for those infected and are hands-on with helping where necessary.
“I love working with the aged and also youth that I assist in empowering with course. I dedicate my time to my community and my bedridden mom, Barbara Williams, who instilled this passion and vision in my heart.”
“On a daily basis, I get asked where do I get my energy from and all I can say is it’s God who keeps me going,” she said.
