OUR VISION
Our aim is to raise up sisterhoods of women who are empowered to reshape the future for themselves, their children and their communities.
WHAT WE DO
The foundational building blocks of our work, which every member of Her Voice can access, are the weekly sessions and the associated points system.
Through our sessions we aim to provide three things:
The first is financial support. Our members earn 10 points (roughly R100) for each weekly session they attend and they can then exchange those for necessities from our catalogue. It’s not enough to sustain a family, but it helps ease the pressure, creating capacity to dream, plan, study and work.
The second is access to learning through the session content. Knowledge creates choices and women who have options are more likely to make good decisions for themselves and their children, have a positive impact in their workplace and serve their wider community well.
The third is healthy relationships. We provide space for relationships to grow and our members have a safe and supportive environment that extends into their daily lives. The most powerful changes happen when they are equipped to care for each other.
SKILLS SESSIONS
Some of our weekend sessions are practical workshops, where women share their skills and knowledge around things like parenting, nutrition and health .
PERSONAL SUPPORT SESSIONS
Some of our meetings are more intimate gatherings where we simply chat, pray, share our stories and build healthy friendships.
SMALL GROUPS
As the group grew, we realised the need a more intimate space, so our big group is also subdivided into smaller groups – a space to build deeper relationships and grow within a loving community.
DAILY NECESSITIES
By coming to Her Voice, the women are able to earn 10 points (worth R100) per session, which they can then exchange for necessities for themselves and their children from the catalogue.
BIRTH CARE
‘Ubomi’ means life in isiXhosa. In order to change the narrative of pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period from shame, pain and trauma, a team of doulas and doulas-in-training host monthly educational workshops, support women during birth and offer postpartum care home visits.
MEDICAL HELP
Another way our ladies can spend their points is when a trip to the clinic, doctor or dentist is needed. We are extremely grateful to have generous and kind professionals who give the ladies the treatment and attention they and their children deserve.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Our small groups are run by small group leaders and we’re investing in them through monthly leadership training and development sessions, with the aim of equipping them to lead both in their groups and their wider community.
VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME
In our vocational programme, every lady who chooses to participate is personally mentored by one of our staff members, who meet with them bi-weekly and also check in via phone. Each lady signs a contract which stipulates the requirements, as well as setting quarterly and annual goals for themselves, including applying for work or learning opportunities.