A Pathway from Survival to Stability
Breaking the cycle of abuse by pairing emotional recovery with economic independence.
iThemba supports survivors of Gender-Based Violence through a combined model of healing, psychosocial support, and income-building opportunities. The programme works with trusted CBO partners who deliver community-based awareness, prevention, and crisis response.
Survivors who choose to rebuild their independence enter a structured, trauma-informed pathway that supports both emotional recovery and practical livelihood readiness.
What iThemba Provides
Community-level prevention
- GBV awareness sessions and dialogues
- Safe referral pathways through local CBOs
- Community mobilisation for prevention
Survivor pathway
- Psychosocial Healing workshop
- Ongoing psychosocial support through trained counsellors
- Skills and competency assessments
- Flexible, pace-appropriate livelihood training
- Seed support for income opportunities
- Connection to Pathways for employment or remote-work options
- Follow-up support for 6 months
Who It Serves
Survivors of GBV: women, men, children, youth, LGBTQ+
Individuals needing both safety and sustainable alternatives to dependency
Community organisations supporting GBV response
Why It Matters
Safety without livelihood options is temporary. iThemba bridges both, by strengthening survivors’ ability to break cycles of abuse and rebuild secure, independent futures.
Partner with us for iTHEMBA
Position your organisation as a leader in breaking the GBV cycle by enabling survivors to regain independence through healing + livelihoods, and creating measurable community stability, reduced vulnerability, and long-term social impact.
Why iThemba Works
- It addresses emotional and economic barriers together
- It uses trusted CBO partners instead of outsiders
- It integrates livelihood pathways that fit the current economy
- It links survivors to real jobs, not symbolic workshops
- It rebuilds confidence, independence, and dignity
Partner with us to reduce the incidence of GBV in remote and underserved communities