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Journeying With Survivors,
Building Stronger Communities.

Providing psychological support, trauma-informed care, legal assistance, community empowerment and advocacy across the Western Cape.

Our Vision. Our Mission. Our Legacy.

OUR VISION

A just, inclusive and violence-free society where women and girls live with dignity, safety and equal opportunity; where their rights, voices and bodily autonomy are respected; and where communities and institutions are accountable for advancing gender justice, equality and human rights.

 

OUR MISSION

Ilitha Labantu advances the rights, dignity and wellbeing of women, girls and historically marginalised communities through integrated, survivor-centred programmes that promote prevention, protection, healing, access to justice, legal empowerment, economic inclusion and community leadership. We work to strengthen institutions, transform harmful social norms, and advance gender equality through the principles of feminism, human rights, Ubuntu, equality and social justice.

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In 1989, Mandisa Monakali founded Ilitha Labantu. Her vision, courage and leadership continue to inspire our mission and drive our impact. 

MORE ABOUT MANDISA MONAKALI

OUR CHANGE PATHWAYS

Ilitha Labantu's seven interconnected programmes work together to advance lasting change in the communities we serve.

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Clinical & Psychosocial Services

Trauma-informed care, counselling, shelter, crisis intervention, and holistic support.

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Law Clinic

Protection orders, court accompaniment, legal consultations, maintenance and GBV legal support.

Community Education & Prevention

Empowering communities to prevent violence and promote equality, respect and dignity.

Food Security and Humanitarian Response

Providing food, nutrition support and humanitarian assistance in times of crisis.

Community Development & Economic Empowerment

Skills training, entrepreneurship, financial literacy and livelihood opportunities.

Research, Policy & Advocacy

Evidence, policy influence and advocacy for gender equality and social justice.

Ilitha Labantu Academy

Accredited training and capacity-building for practitioners and institutions. 

FROM ILITHA LABANTU

LATEST NEWS

Explore the latest stories, perspectives and updates from our work with women, children and communities.

UPCOMING AND PAST EVENTS

OUR EVENTS

Discover upcoming events, campaigns, workshops and opportunities to connect with Ilitha Labantu. For information on past events, please check our events page.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT

OUR FUNDERS

We are grateful to each organisation that invests in our mission and shares our vision of a society free from violence, inequality, and exclusion. Thank you. Siyabulela.

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