About Us
We are a survivor-centred, trauma-informed Non-Profit Company rooted in human dignity, Ubuntu, and justice.
What Does Siyelapheka Mean?
Siyelapheka is a Zulu word meaning "We Are Healing."
It reflects our deep belief that healing is not only personal — it is communal, generational, and transformative. When one person heals, families and communities heal too.
Our name is our commitment: to walk with every survivor, every step of the way, until healing, dignity, and freedom are possible.
Siye — la — pheka
"We Are Healing"
Zulu · South Africa
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
A society where survivors of gender-based violence experience healing, dignity, justice, and empowerment — and where women and children live free from violence and fear.
Our Mission
To prevent and respond to gender-based violence through legal support, psychosocial care, advocacy, education, and socio-economic empowerment, using survivor-centred and trauma-informed approaches.
Our Values
Every decision, programme, and interaction is guided by these core values.
Legally Registered & Accountable
Siyelapheka Organisation is a registered Non-Profit Company (NPC) operating in South Africa, established exclusively for public-benefit purposes.
Registration Details
Siyelapheka is non-profit-distributing. No part of its income or assets accrues to any individual. All funds are applied exclusively to programme delivery, organisational sustainability, and mission fulfilment.
Legal Frameworks
Siyelapheka operates in accordance with:
Our Leadership
Siyelapheka Organisation is overseen by a Board of Directors with collective expertise in governance, law, human rights, social justice, and community development.
Board of Directors
The Board provides strategic direction and ensures fiduciary accountability, risk management, and compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, and internal policies.
- Strategic direction and policy approval
- Financial and organisational oversight
- Policy and risk management
- Accountability and ethical leadership
- Alignment with mission and survivor-centred principles
Operational Management
Day-to-day operations are implemented through structured programmes and partnerships in line with Board-approved strategies.
- Programme design and delivery
- Survivor services and case management
- Community engagement and partnerships
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning
- Donor and stakeholder reporting
Our Commitment to Protection
Siyelapheka adopts a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, exploitation, and harassment. All programmes and services are delivered using survivor-centred, trauma-informed, and rights-based approaches, with particular attention to:
- Protection of women, children, and vulnerable persons
- Child safeguarding in all activities involving minors
- Ethical engagement with beneficiaries, staff, and partners
Safeguarding responsibilities apply to all directors, staff, volunteers, and partners.
All personal and sensitive information relating to survivors and beneficiaries is treated as strictly confidential. Information is:
- Collected and processed only for lawful and legitimate purposes
- Protected against unauthorised access or disclosure
- Shared only with informed consent or where legally required
Siyelapheka maintains sound financial management systems to ensure responsible stewardship of donor and grant funds, accurate record-keeping, and Board-level oversight. Funds are used solely for approved programme activities, operational costs, and organisational development.
All directors, staff, and volunteers are required to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest. Where a conflict arises, the affected individual must recuse themselves from related discussions and decision-making, ensuring impartiality, integrity, and public trust.
Siyelapheka has adopted, or is formalising, the following policies. These are available to donors and partners upon request:
- Safeguarding Policy
- Child Protection Policy
- Confidentiality & Data Protection Policy
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Financial Management Policy
- Code of Conduct
To request any policy document, contact us.
Want to Know More or Partner With Us?
We welcome partnerships with government, civil society, donors, and community structures. Reach out to learn how we can work together.