Amandla Development

Non-profit dedicated to local empowerment and equitable development in South Africa

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

Do you know what a TCC is?

Thuthuzela Care Centres are medical facilities that are open 24 hours a day for rape survivors to get medical attention, counselling and legal assistance all in one place.

Use the map to find your nearest Thuthuzela Care Centre

[Bits of Good Podcast @bitsofgoodpod]

Ep. 17 | In this episode, Scott Clarke from @amandladev discusses youth empowerment, community connection, and safe spaces. Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & @apptivistapp

https://t.co/qCUUosvxxZ

[Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) @CTAOP]

.@amandladev: "Amandla has tripled HIV testing among youth from 10% to 30% & we're not stopping here!

We encourage Philippi youth to visit us at our Safe Space."

[Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) @CTAOP]

Go @amandladev go!!!

Our Program Partner has TRIPLED HIV testing among youth in the Philippi township of Capetown.

"Amandla's Safe Space provides an environment free of judgement where the youth of Philippi can meet & access much-needed services, like on-site health services."

[Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) @CTAOP]

"No one org is going to be able to do it all. [@amandladev coordinates] & brings together other orgs, govt departments, & schools to agree on what our common vision for our young people is." - @Be_Scott on @bitsofgoodpod

https://t.co/relFCDzo0D

[Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) @CTAOP]

.@HayleyChildress chatted w/ another Program Partner of ours on her @bitsofgoodpod: @amandladev. This weekend, tune into this inspiring convo on the new ways they're is building coalitions, & making lasting change in the Philippi township of Cape Town.

https://t.co/relFCDzo0D

[Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) @CTAOP]

#Repost @bitsofgoodpodcast: "In this episode, @Be_Scott Clarke from @amandladev discusses youth empowerment, connecting community, and safe spaces.

Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and https://t.co/wjRSPDgGxX ✨"

[Amandla Development @amandladev]

The impact of #COVID19 #lockdown on education in South Africa is just starting to come to light. School attendance is often a pathway to healthcare, nutrition and a variety of vital services: https://t.co/tvJ7ay2lFF

#Education #Development #LockdownSouthAfrica #SouthAfrica

[Nal'ibali @nalibaliSA]

Does your new year’s resolution involve reading stories in your home language or learning a new language through stories? Look no further and visit your nearest CNA store to get yourself a copy of our Read Aloud collection.

[Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) @CTAOP]

BOOM.

While we shared the distinct impacts made by our Program Partners around #WorldAIDSDay, there is nothing more powerful than celebrating the enormity of a combined effort.

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

If you are a survivor in the Cape Town area and would like to make an appointment for free counselling sessions, please reach out to one of our three locations.

If you can't speak to anyone, speak to us.

[DGMT @DGMurrayTrust]

DGMT has partnered with @paedspal1 to offer psychosocial support to employees within the NGO sector during these unprecedented by setting up a helpline. Please share within your network and encourage those that you think could benefit to call the helpline.

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

Today we remember Uyinene. We remember a bright future lost.

Today we pray for the futures of the young women of South Africa - that they may live to see them, in a South Africa where women are safe in their communities.

Rest in power, Nene

#UyineneMrwetyana #AmINext #GBVF

[Youth Lab @YouthLabZA]

📢 Youth Lab has teamed up with mental healthcare practitioners to provide Mental Health First-Aid sessions for youth struggling to cope with the effects of COVID-19. If you're a student, young professional or if you're unemployed, you can sign up to get mental health support.

[Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) @CTAOP]

#TogetherForHer is providing direct relief to women & children across the world. Together w/ @CharlizeAfrica we've committed $500K to alleviate the burden of GBV in her home country of South Africa. You too can play a vital role –– join us: https://t.co/EpQ90dXGUg

[Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) @CTAOP]

The easing of South Africa’s #COVID lockdown regulations is revealing the effects it has had on women & kids living in abusive households. In some cases, gender-based violence is now heightened.

To mitigate the impact of GBV, we launched #TogetherForHer w @CARE & @EIFoundation.

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

All Thuthuzela Care Centres will remain open during the COVID-19 lockdown period as an essential service to support rape survivors. Here is a national list of the TCCs #COVID19 #RapeCrisis #TCC #LockDownSA #GBV

[South African Government @GovernmentZA]

"As restrictions are eased, we will need to observe social distancing even more carefully, wear face masks whenever we leave home, wash hands regularly with soap and water or
sanitiser, and avoid contact with other people." - President Ramaphosa #COVID19SA

[DGMT @DGMurrayTrust]

Messages For Mothers is a website where women can find immediate help and information in three main areas: maternal and mental health, physical health, and parenting in the pandemic. Read more below.
@EmbraceZA @PMHPatUCT @Flourish @growgreatza SidebySide https://t.co/gARKLZDv5R

[DGMT @DGMurrayTrust]

Are you, or do you know someone who is, struggling to stay in contact because they have no data, especially during the pandemic & lockdown? The #datafree Moya Messenger app is a good solution. It works on @MTNza, @CellC, @Vodacom & @TelkomZA. Info below. https://t.co/Hci7iDvXRD