Shelter for Abused or Battered Women in Cape Town

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Do you know someone in an abusive relationship?

	Yes, and the victim is receiving support.
	Yes, but the victim has not sought assistance.
	Yes, but the victim is unaware or denies she is a victim of abuse
	No.

Support Us

Assist us to create a better society and take a stand, speak out, oppose gender-based violence and support victims of domestic violence. Currently, we assist, clothe, counsel, feed, shelter and help uplift forty (40) disadvantaged persons (fifteen abused women with twenty-five young children). Please assist us in our community service.
Last Updated on Monday, 02 April 2012 14:45

Vision

To be a well-governed and self-sufficient organization assisting with building an improved society free of gender-based violence, showing daily respect for the dignity and honour of all and render effective sheltering empowerment programmes to domestic violence victims.

Mission

To help ALL women affected by domestic violence who seek sanctuary by providing a caring, clean and safe shelter with accommodation up to 6 months. At the Ihata Shelter, women are allowed space and time to plan their lives forward through services geared towards empowerment, improved self-respect, independence and recovery, ending with successful community re-integration.