Latest newsTEARS Foundation, in partnership with the Soul City Institute for Social Justice, is proud to announce the launch of the Bang Your Pot® campaign during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This collaboration brings together two leading organisations in the fight against GBV in South Africa, combining TEARS Foundation’s survivor-focused response with Soul City’s strong legacy of feminist advocacy and social mobilisation. 3 Nov 2025 Read more Every year, South Africa observes the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign – a time to raise awareness, spark conversations, and take action to support survivors. Every person has a role to play in ending GBV, and the responsibility rests on all of us to take action. For many organisations, the challenge lies in finding a meaningful way to involve staff beyond awareness campaigns. 28 Oct 2025 Read more For many survivors, the hardest part of the aftermath isn’t the legal battles, the intrusive medical exams, or even having to answer the tough questions from loved ones. It’s looking in the mirror and wondering, “Do I even matter anymore?” The violence doesn’t just hurt your body; it takes aim at your spirit, stripping away your sense of dignity, safety, and power. 22 Jan 2025 Read more The TEARS Foundation’s Help-at-your-fingertips helpline for GBV victims is a USSD service (*134*7355#) that sends information via a mobile phone, using simple prompt-based technology. 24 Aug 2024 Read more Every year on July 30th, the world comes together to raise awareness about human trafficking. This heinous crime steals lives and futures, and here at TEARS Foundation, we stand firmly against it. 30 Jul 2024 Read more  More news...Contact TEARS Foundation24/7 toll-free helpline: 08000 TEARS (83277)  WhatsApp: 08000 TEARS / 08000 83277 24/7 USSD: *134*7355# Office: 010 590 5920 Website: www.tears.co.za  Email: az.oc.sraet@ofni  Social: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | YouTube  |