Upcoming Events
Lunchtime Conversation: Children, Faith and Family Restoration – Disrupting Intergenerational Trauma and Violence
Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026
Time: 12h30-13:45
Reg link: https://forms.gle/BXLy2ntaR3mcq1ad7
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6523530295?pwd=uy5Wbbzd1IrRa76djcGVOdPPAVOPVQ.1
Meeting ID: 652 353 0295
Passcode: 6523530
August: Women’s Month and Monthly Forum
Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026
Time: 12h30-14:30
Reg link: https://forms.gle/vQY6ABhJB7LxqCHi9
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6523530295?pwd=uy5Wbbzd1IrRa76djcGVOdPPAVOPVQ.1
Meeting ID: 652 353 0295
Passcode: 6523530
Restorative Justice 20 May
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GBV and Mental Health 17 June
https://forms.gle/ZKqNfHcyM5JrSS3T8
Children and Family Restoration 22 July
https://forms.gle/LVRJHSWZdTkybXTf7
Spiritual Abuse 19 Aug
https://forms.gle/p8aaVSUQPkUoQko97
Youth 23 Sep
https://forms.gle/iBYjQZjijASzSChTA
Inclusivity and movement 21 Oct
strengthening
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Youth 3 Jun
https://forms.gle/AEsZv9kYEsx5NMjP8
Masculinities 7 July
https://forms.gle/wQTkpDo6oru9s3oX9
Women 5 Aug
https://forms.gle/7WwJZCiHTDEpsCCj7
Watch this exciting video to learn about our vision, work and impact.
Faith Leaders’ Gender Transformation Programme
The Faith Leaders’ Gender Transformation Programme (FLGTP) is a transformative initiative that equips faith leaders to become powerful agents of change in addressing gender inequality and gender-based violence (GBV) within their faith communities and institutions.
More than a training programme, the FLGTP creates a journey of personal reflection, theological engagement, and practical action. By combining personal transformation, gender theory, liberation approaches to theology, and hands-on institutional implementation, the one-year programme empowers faith leaders to challenge harmful norms and build safer, more inclusive faith spaces.
Participants consistently describe profound shifts in their own attitudes, leadership, and ministry practices. Independent reviews also show tangible institutional impact, including the development and strengthening of gender-responsive and safeguarding policies, as well as more effective implementation within faith institutions.
The long-term vision of the programme is to:
- Equip faith leaders to transform their faith communities into spaces that are gender-equal, safe, and GBV-competent.
- Strengthen the role of faith leaders as credible, influential partners in multi-stakeholder efforts advancing South Africa’s National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NSP on GBVF).
With an #EDcertified status from NGOsource, We Will Speak Out SA is now certified as equivalent to a US public charity. We look forward to the new funding opportunities this equivalency determination will bring us so we can continue the work we do in our faith communities.
News and Views
Strategy 2030
This landmark initiative represents a significant and urgent step to move beyond scripture and theology and take concrete action to end the ongoing crisis of GBV in South Africa.
Our vision, Our dream
Transformed, just and reconciled communities
South Africa is one of the most dangerous countries for women. Addressing this societal issue requires collective action from every sector. The faith community has a pivotal role in combating GBV. By leveraging the powerful influence of religion to transform attitudes, places of worship can shift social norms and advocate for change. With places of worship in every urban and rural area, these institutions are essential in both prevention and response. Together, we can make a difference.
“When you are abused, your spirit is attacked. That is why we need our faith leaders.” – survivor voice
Working together, we create impact
What we do
Our member organisations and individuals have their own programmes and advocacy. Together as the WWSOSA Coalition, we agree to also work together. Our strategies, activities and advocacy are centred on:
- Supporting a vibrant, growing and vocal movement of survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
- Sensitising and equipping faith leaders to become advocates to end sexual and gender-based violence and survivor stigma.
- Undertaking joint advocacy initiatives and campaigns.
- Engaging men and boys, together with women and girls, as allies to end sexual and gender-based violence.