Khethiwe Sibanyoni Empowers Survivors With Comfort Bags, Combating Gender-Based Violence Through Foundation

Trisha Pillay Khethiwe Sibanyoni is a force to be reckoned with, as she works to empower survivors of gender-based violence through her compassionate initiative To those facing unimaginable trauma, Khethiwe has created a movement centered around providing comfort bags to women in need The Comfort Bag Initiative was born out of the understanding that survivors of gender-based violence often arrive at shelters with minimal or no belongings.

young and inspiring actvisit, Khethiwe Sibanyoni, has taken a stand against gender-based violence by establishing a foundation aimed at combating this pervasive issue.READ ALSO Daughter Accidentally Eats Mother’s Space Cookies

young and inspiring actvisit, Khethiwe Sibanyoni, has taken a stand against gender-based violence by establishing a foundation aimed at combating this pervasive issue.

With a passion for change and determination to make a difference, Sibanyoni’s efforts have garnered attention and support from those who believe in the urgent need to address this crisis.The 23 year old’s journey began when she started receiving numerous messages from women in danger, desperately seeking help to leave abusive marriages with their children

Through her foundation she is not only raising awareness but also taking tangible steps to support and empower survivors of gender-based violence. She says: “I have been contacted by many women in danger needing a way to leave their marriages with their kids in the safest way possible. I could not assist every single family. For those that I did assist, I dialed the shelters I work with asking if there was any available space, I worked closely with SAPS in arranging the time to collect the families without creating a scene about it.

The best times for most ladies were when their husbands were at work. We were able to get these ladies and their children to safety. The shelters then provide adequate trauma and counselling sessions; ensure that they have a warm place to stay and food to sustain them. This was the first time I had a full personal experience with moving a victim from a place of pain to a home of Through her foundation she is not only raising awareness but also taking tangible steps to support and empower survivors of gender-based violence. She says: “I have been contacted by many women in danger needing a way to leave their marriages with their kids in the safest way possible. I could not assist every single family.

For those that I did assist, I dialed the shelters I work with asking if there was any available space, I worked closely with SAPS in arranging the time to collect the families without creating a scene about it. The best times for most ladies were when their husbands were at work. We were able to get these ladies and their children to safety. The shelters then provide adequate trauma and counselling sessions; ensure that they have a warm place to stay and food to sustain them. This was the first time I had a full personal experience with moving a victim from a place of pain to a home of healing.”