Wednesday, December 04, 2013

Sakhisizwe: We closed off our series of OBs at Philisa Abafazi Bethu

Today was the last day of Sakhisizwe’s OBs. We were broadcasting live from Philisa Abafazi Bethu, an organization committed to serving the women and children of Lavender Hill. Philisa Abafazi Bethu is Xhosa for Heal our Women. The organization was established in 2008 with the goal of healing the women that walk in the door.


Lucinda Evans – Founder of Philisa Abafazi Bethu


Sandra Williams – Youth and After School Programme Coordinator


Janine Poggenpoel – Women Support Group & Safe House Project Coordinator
 

Mabel Martin – Elderly Support Group Coordinator and Eva Jacobs



Ruwaydah – Domestic Abuse Survivor


Lieutenant colonel Adrian Saulse – Steenberg Police Station


Moriedah Dien – Founder of Dews of Quietness
 

# These OBs are brought to you by the Canadian High Commission as part of the Canadian Local Fund Initiative in partnership with Bush Radio.

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