Circle of Courage & Human Rights Workshop In support of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Campaign, Sparrow Society partnered with Justice Desk Africa to host a powerful workshop for our Survivors of GBV and our Ambassadors of Excellence. Together, we explored the Circle of Courage, understanding the importance of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity […]
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This World AIDS Day, we honour the intersection of HIV & GBV — a place where too many survivors carry pain that goes unseen and unheard. At Sparrow Society, we want every woman, every girl, every survivor to know:You are NOT alone.Your voice matters.Your story matters.Your healing matters. Today, our team joined Life Choices for
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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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Empowering Girls, Promoting Dignity On Saturday, 8 November 2025, Sparrow Society partnered with Restoring Hope NPO and DDJ Training to distribute 30 sets of reusable PowerPads to the Cafda Netball Girls Team during the DDJ Training Wellness Day held at Zwaanswyk High Sports Field. The initiative combined sport, wellness, and empowerment—promoting menstrual health education and
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Empowering Women, Strengthening Communities On 30 October 2025, Sparrow Society donated reusable sanitary pads to Arisen Women Foundation in Mitchells Plain to support their ongoing work with girls in the community. Founded by Chantal and Sheila Scoble, Arisen Women has been uplifting and empowering women since 2001 through education, health, and community-based care. Their dedication
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Prioritising Mental Health for Empowerment On 7 October 2025, Cape Mental Health facilitated a Mental Health Workshop at Sparrow Society, focusing on Depression and Anxiety with our Ambassadors of Excellence. As part of our holistic empowerment approach, this session encouraged open dialogue around mental wellbeing, equipping participants with practical tools to recognise, manage, and support
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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 Our Team to know their rights and responsibilities as employees, and our Youth with a toolkit to take with them into the working world to know the difference between reasonable expectations of employers and breaches on their rights as an employee. As part of our Staff Development Programme, Sparrow Society partnered with LabourExcel to
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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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Empowering Girls, Promoting Dignity On Tuesday, 26 August 2025, Sparrow Society partnered with Cambiare in support of their August Pad Drive at Makupula Secondary School in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch. Together, we distributed 400 reusable PowerPads to learners, while also providing menstrual health education to empower girls with knowledge about their bodies and to promote dignity through
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