The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children was opened in 1999 in response to the high rates of violence against women and children on the Cape Flats. They have managed to assist over 260 000 women and children survivors of Gender Based Violence since opening their doors.

AVI Community Investment Trust funding contributed towards operational costs of the Centre, this will enable the Centre to continue to provide cost-free services 365 days a year to abused women and children employing a comprehensive range of services for the effective treatment and prevention of violence against women and children.

Find out more: https://www.saartjiebaartmancentre.org.za/