Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress, is a condition that affects individuals who provide care or services to those who are suffering, such as healthcare workers, first responders, social workers, counselors, and other helping professionals, as well as staff members and volunteers of charity organisation such as THE CRADLE OF HOPE. It is …
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 …
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 …