January 2023

Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa takes many forms, including physical, psychological, and sexual violence. Women and girls are particularly vulnerable to GBV and are most likely to be victims of intimate partner violence. Physical and verbal abuse often accompanies this form of aggression and can have long-term severe psychological effects. Additionally, South Africa has …

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Animal Assisted Therapy

Why do we have so many cats at THE CRADLE OF HOPE?  Firstly, our CEO loves cats and can’t resist saving one. Secondly, pets add value to people’s lives. In the past, cats and kittens were often dropped off at our doorstep, and we could not stand seeing these helpless animals suffer. The use of …

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