Women inmates at two correctional centres receive life-changing book, “V-Woman” by Cristiane Cardoso
Women face particularly demanding challenges and pressures on a daily basis and can often lose direction and become overwhelmed by the choices and demands made on them. A new book, launched in August 2011 and written by best-selling author, Cristiane Cardoso, offers practical advice for modern women on how to embrace their multiple roles in the family and workplace. Entitled the... Read More
“Fragrance of Freedom” campaign creates awareness of human trafficking
Human trafficking in South Africa is a significant social problem. This form of modern day slavery, which trades in the lives of children and vulnerable people, is often carried out by trusted community members who are linked to organised crime. Responding to these shocking revelations, Women in Action (WiA), a group of pastors’ wives from the Universal Church of the Kingdom... Read More
WiA campaign donation
The WiA campaign, Fragrance of Freedom, was launched in Soweto on Women’s Day, with the aim of spreading awareness of human trafficking. Since its launch WiA members have worked tirelessly making hand crafted bracelets which are sold at R20.00 each to raise funds for this cause. All proceeds will be donated to organisations combating trafficking and offering assistance to those... Read More
The Fragrance of Freedom donations
On 9th August Women in Action launched its theme campaign for 2011 – awareness of human trafficking. The project’s aims are twofold: . To spread awareness about the subject and . To raise donations in support of NGO’s working in this field Day after day WiA strives to reach its goals. Today, WiA is very honoured to share with all supporters our first achievements in this... Read More
A word of gratitude
It is with overwhelming joy that I extend my word of gratitude to all those who have attended to our event in Soweto, on the 9th of August, allowing themselves the opportunity to be educated about Human Trafficking. I also, on behalf of WiA members, extend our gratitude for the response of our attendees in taking action against such social injustice. Words are beautifully said... Read More
More on Human Trafficking
I believe that the more information I am able to share, the more I am contributing to awareness on this topic. As I mentioned in Soweto, when we see the statistics in front of us, we have a sense of how vast the problem is but when we look into the eyes of one of its victims, we understand the dimensions of loss, indignity and suffering that it leaves on society. Trafficking streams... Read More
Mother’s day
WORRYING SIGNS IN A CHILD’S BEHAVIOUR
Being emotionally withdrawn or aggressive are just two signs that are easily recognised when a child is badly treated. They are not a sure-fire way of identifying children who have been maltreated but they may indicate some form of abuse or neglect. Does the child seem ‘normal’ for their age? Every child is different. They have their own needs and develop at their... Read More
WiA and the Teddy Bear Clinic
The ‘Save a Tamar’ campaign culminates in a donation of R25,000 from WiA to the Teddy Bear Clinic Women In Action (WiA) presented a cheque for R25,000 to the Teddy Bear Clinic in Johannesburg last week to show its support for the fight against women and children abuse. The ‘Save a Tamar’ campaign was launched in August and will run until 16th December when it will be... Read More
CANSA acknowledges Women In Action
WiA members have, since the establishment of the group, shown their support for different causes which affect all communities in South Africa, especially the fight against cancer. Read More Read More
