Free 24/7 abuse support. TEARS Foundation connects survivors to emergency services & fights GBV through education & collaboration.
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TEARS is inviting suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join our 2026 volunteer Counselling Team. Postgraduate counselling qualification, adult counselling experience (minimum 220 hours), and a commitment to survivor-centred care are essential.
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At #ProgressElevate South Africa, Michael O’Brien shared insights on Progress WhatsUp Gold and smarter network monitoring. We also packed 250 bags for the TEARS Foundation and 90 for children at SOS Village.
Thank you to everyone who made it memorable!
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From the future of #ProgressOpenEdge to AI-powered modernization, Soumaya Eddahech shared what’s next at #ProgressElevate South Africa.
Together, we also packed 250 bags for the TEARS Foundation and 90 for children at SOS Village.
Thank you for joining us!
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From a great Progress Chef 360 session with Aditya V to packing 250 bags for the TEARS Foundation and 90 for children at SOS Village, #ProgressElevate South Africa showcased innovation, collaboration and community.
Thanks to everyone who joined us!
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SAVE THE DATE
Join us for an important conversation on protecting children, recognising grooming and manipulation, and preventing exploitation.
📆 Date: 10 November 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Platform: FB
☕For as little as the cost of a cup of coffee, your monthly pledge can help keep TEARS on the frontline, supporting survivors of GBV.
Join the Frontline, then challenge your colleagues, friends & family to do the same.
backabuddy.co.za/campaign/fr…
#JoinTheFrontline #TEARS
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Safety and support after abuse or sexual violence must be accessible to every survivor. Listen. Believe. Remove barriers. TEARS: 08000 83277. #DisabilityRightsAwarenessMonth #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
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Thank you @SentechLtd for joining the frontline and helping survivors of GBV. bizcommunity.com/article/sen…
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Sharing is caring. Gerda from Wings Of Inspiration collected Hope Bags and items from TEARS Foundation for their Christmas Drive for the elderly. We’re grateful to support your work again.
Thank you for spreading kindness and festive joy!
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Our offices will be closed for Election Day on 4 November, but the TEARS helpline remains open: 08000 83277. If you are registered and eligible, please vote. #ElectionDay #YourVoteMatters
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TEARS Counselling Lead, Nicole Imerman, attended the launch of Dr Emmanuel Rowlands' important book on male domestic violence survivors at UJ. A needed conversation about male survivors, stigma & the often-overlooked impact of vicarious trauma on those working with survivors.
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Seven years of courage, compassion and changing lives! Congratulations to Tshegofatsa Rona and Cynthia Dinalane on seven years of providing safety, hope and care to women and children affected by GBV. Cynthia, your heart is golden.
#TEARSFoundation #GBV
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Thank you to @SentechLtd for choosing TEARS Foundation as a beneficiary of its Charity Golf Day. Our Founder, Mara Glennie, shared the story behind TEARS. Today, we answer over 200 calls for help daily. Your support helps keep our helplines open and hope alive. #SENTECH #EndGBV
GBV is broader than many people realise. It can include physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse, economic abuse, intimidation, threats and controlling behaviour.
You don’t have to know exactly what to call your experience before you ask for help. 💙
#TEARSFAQ
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We are honoured to receive a 2026 Global Recognition Awards for our commitment to supporting survivors of GBV across SA. This is for the survivors we serve, our team, partners and supporters, and our founder, Mara Glennie.
#TheGlobalRecognitionAwards
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We are looking forward to this book launch and having a conversation with Dr Emmanuel Rowlands.
Connect. Reflect. Create.
TEARS Foundation joined Redefine Properties Social Megatrends event at Alice Lane, Sandton, on 16 October. Nicole Imerman presented on the realities of GBV and the need for survivor-centred support. Lasting change takes collaboration and action.
#TEARS
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Join the Frontline to bring hope and healing to victims of gender-based violence in South Africa: backabuddy.co.za/campaign/fr…
#jointhefrontline #backabuddy #tearsfoundation
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Thank you to Progress for bringing their energy & generosity to our Hope Bag packing day at the Balalaika Hotel in Sandton! Every Hope Bag is a reminder to a survivor of rape or abuse that they are not alone. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making hope tangible.
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As we close off #ThriveAtTEARS, we take away valuable lessons on resilience, mindset, opportunity & motivation.
Thank you to Gaven Sinclair & Zandi Mathe-Nhleko for reminding us that we can overcome, succeed & choose to thrive.
#TEARSFoundation
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