Healing Through Movement x Digital Safety Awareness This #16DaysOfActivism, Sparrow Society partnered with FemMove to create a safe, nurturing space where women could reconnect with themselves through dance, movement, and shared sisterhood.In this space, healing wasn’t just spoken about — it was felt. Through every stretch, step, and breath, our survivors reclaimed confidence, strength, and […]
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Silent March. Powerful Message. On 27 November, Sparrow Society joined forces with Wynberg SAPS to take our stand against violence in our communities. Together, we walked the streets of Wynberg, Cape Town in a silent march — a powerful reminder that even without words, our message is loud and clear: Violence against women and children
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On 21 November 2025, Sparrow Society took a stand with Women for Change — gearing up for the 16 Days of Activism by joining a nationwide sit-down silent protest. This was more than a moment of silence.It was a call to action.A refusal to accept a reality where a woman in South Africa is buried
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Building Confidence Through Skills and Opportunity On 23 September 2025, Hope Brown from Yuppiechef facilitated a Sales and Marketing Workshop at Sparrow Society for our Ambassadors of Excellence. The session equipped participants with practical knowledge and customer engagement skills in preparation for their end-of-year internship opportunities at three Yuppiechef branches. A follow-up workshop and interview
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Equipping Women to Save Lives On 12 and 27 September 2025, Sparrow Society hosted Emergency First Aid Responder Training sessions at our Wynberg offices, empowering over 30 women survivors with essential life-saving skills. Through this accredited training, participants gained the confidence and competence to act as first responders during emergencies, both at work and in
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Personal Development Plans (PDPs) At Sparrow Society, we believe true empowerment starts from within. That’s why our 10-session Personal Development Plan guides survivors through a journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. Our sessions include: Each session begins with a journal entry, giving our ladies the space to reflect on where they are now and how
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Legal Advice Workshop As part of our Women’s Empowerment Programme, Sparrow Society hosted a Legal Advice Workshop facilitated by Andrea Engle, one of Sparrow Society’s Board Members. Through this workshop, participants gained vital knowledge on protection orders, reporting abuse, navigating court processes, accessing free legal services, divorce procedures, wills, and estates. They were also given
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One Step Closer to the Road!Sparrow Society is proud to support our staff in taking important steps toward independence and opportunity. We recently partnered with Honeybee Driving School to provide Learners License classes, helping our team prepare for and obtain their Learners Licenses. This initiative brings our staff one step closer to achieving their Driver’s
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Building Skills Beyond the Workplace As part of our Staff Development Programme, Sparrow Society partnered with TCB to host Me and My Money — an engaging training focused on financial literacy. The session equipped our team with practical tools to manage personal finances, budget wisely, and build long-term financial resilience. Empowering our staff with knowledge
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Investing in Our Team, Investing in the Future Sparrow Society recently invited a group of our female staff to take part in an 8-week Positive Parenting Training with The Parent Centre, held on Tuesday mornings. This training provided tools for gentle, positive, and holistic parenting, supporting our staff not only as professionals but also as
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Sparrow Society was honoured to participate in the Women’s Day celebration at Kasselsvlei Comprehensive High School, hosted by the Transnet Foundation: Health Portfolio and Mobcow as part of the 2025 Teenage Health and Development Programme. The event created a powerful space for learners from Kasselsvlei and Rosendaal High Schools to engage in conversations about empowerment,
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As part of their Teenage Pregnancy Awareness Campaign in various schools, Badisa and the Bellville CDC invited Sparrow Society to deliver menstrual health and hygiene education to young girls at Kraaifontein High School. In addition to the educational session, Sparrow Society donated 277 Power Pads to support the learners.
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