http://www.rapecrisis.org.za Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:52:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Rape Crisis is calling on people wanting to support victims of crime to become counsellors to women who are affected by rape and sexual violence. Interested people can enroll for the Rape Crisis counseling course in Athlone. Kathleen Dey, Director of Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust, said: “Counseling is the core service ... http://www.rapecrisis.org.za/2010/02/apply-for-counselling-training-at-rape-crisis/ Have you ever wondered exactly what the day-to-day work of Rape Crisis is actually like? Volunteer Pam Sykes visited our Khayelitsha counselling centre and recorded this podcast. Have a listen and let us know what you think! Powered by Podbean.com http://www.rapecrisis.org.za/2010/02/hear-our-khayelitsha-counselling-centre-in-their-own-words/ A warm HEARTY thank you to Renee, from Zoopy that did a story on Rape Crisis and the Marie Claire Naked Campaign 2010. Click here to view the video on Zoopy: Rape Crisis and Marie Claire Naked Campaign 2010 http://www.rapecrisis.org.za/2010/02/rape-crisis-and-marie-claire-naked-campaign-2010/ Press Release MCPR044 – 11 January 2010 Marie Claire magazine’s annual Naked issue is out now and features some of South Africa’s most prominent celebrities in support of the Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust. The Naked campaign ties in with Rape Crisis’s 1,000 Hearts campaign, which aims to raise awareness of ... http://www.rapecrisis.org.za/2010/01/marie-claire-raises-awareness-of-rape-crisis/ Join Rachel Colenso’s hike up Lion’s Head to raise funds for Rape Crisis Cape Town Date: Sunday, 20 December 2009 Time: 3:30pm We have a late afternoon start to enjoy an evening view from the summit. Place: Meet at the car par at the guard’s hut on Lion’s Head Ascent Cost: R25 per person (Funds raised ... http://www.rapecrisis.org.za/2009/12/make-every-step-count/ Our work is done and as we head for home, we get the news that we should be on the lookout for our guides, no ordinary guides we are told.  We were delighted and felt our spirits soaring as we spotted the distinctive pink First for Women Trust Guardian Angels, who ... http://www.rapecrisis.org.za/2009/12/stop-the-bus-campaign-2009-4/ Last day of the trip, and we are feeling motivated and energised for today's workshop. The line up included a workshop with stakeholders from the South African Police Service, Business men, other NGO's and Social Transformation Forum. The workshop entailed the Criminal Justice System and rape. The participants interacted very well ... http://www.rapecrisis.org.za/2009/12/stop-the-bus-2009-friday/ Wow! Today was hectic but exciting because the crew had facilitated two long but informative workshops. Women were empowered and informed about acting against abusers as well as rape.We started off at De Doorns and ended the day in Rawsonville.  [caption id="attachment_825" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="De Doorns workshop"][/caption] Pamphlet drops and organising information for the ... http://www.rapecrisis.org.za/2009/12/stop-the-bus-2009-thursday/ 2 December 2009, on a beautiful summer's day, the crew had a day off where they had time to relax, meditate and bond. Meditation, swimming, sleeping & walks had been the order of the day. It was a special day for one of the ladies in the Stop the Bus crew, Johanna, as ... http://www.rapecrisis.org.za/2009/12/stop-the-bus-campaign-2009-3/ The Stop the Bus Crew arrived in Saron to commemorate World AIDS Day, motivated for a productive day of work. [caption id="attachment_757" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Rifqah, Babalwa, Abigail, Johanna, Kathy, Jemima & Eleanor"][/caption] The Saron Police officers had given the crew a warm welcome into the community and had allowed the crew of ... http://www.rapecrisis.org.za/2009/12/stop-the-bus-campaign-2009-2/