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POWA

POWA, People Opposing Women Abuse, is a South African NGO established in 1979 which undertakes campaigns, projects and research related to violence against women in Africa. POWA was the firs...

Johannesburg, South Africa Founded 1979 Works in 1 country Community Development
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About POWA

POWA, People Opposing Women Abuse, is a South African NGO established in 1979 which undertakes campaigns, projects and research related to violence against women in Africa. POWA was the first organisation in South Africa to establish a shelter for abused women in 1981. In 1999, at the time of the Tuli elephant cruelty case, POWA ran a controversial TV advertisement claiming that many people "care more for abused animals than for abused women".

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SectorsCommunity Development
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OverviewThe overall goal of the Projects and Training component of POWA’s work is to build capacity – internally and externally. The aim is to strengthen Violence against Women and Girls s...
Community DialoguesCommunity dialogue is used to create a safe space for women and men to speak out about various factors, including harmful cultural practices, that contribute towards violence again...
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