Gender Based Violence and Femicide
The rising number of GBVF related cases in Elim has reached an alarming stage. There are cases that are reported at Waterval Police Station on a daily basis, but in reality we know that there…
Empowering Women and Youth as a Strategy to Eliminate Hunger in Elim.
Women are the backbone of agriculture in many developing countries, responsible for up to 80% of food production. However, they often face significant barriers to accessing resources, markets, and decision-making processes. Empowering women through education,…
The Impact of Food Parcels for Vulnerable Community Members in Elim
Introduction: Demographic Characteristics:The majority of beneficiaries (70%) were female, with an average age of 35 years. Most beneficiaries (80%) were unemployed, and 60% had a monthly household income of less than R1,000. The distribution of…
Coalition Government
The Government of National Unity (GNU) 2024 is a historic coalition government formed after South Africa’s recent elections. This unprecedented union brings together 10 political parties from across the spectrum to address the country’s severe…
Compensation Fund Project
Vumbanani for Peacebuilding is working together with the Department of Employment and Labour to train vulnerable workers on OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and COIDA (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act) training workshops…
2024 National and Provincial Elections
On the 29th of May 2024, VFP observed the National, Regional and Provincial elections in Elim. 4 staff members; Vicky Muvhali, Tsakani Hazel Makhubele, Rose Hlungwane and Tendai Chandigere observed the 2024 National, Regional and Provincial…
Community Indaba
Friday the 3rd of May 2024 saw Vumbanani for Peacebuilding hosting a pre Government Elections Community Indaba in Elim, Makhado Municipality, Limpopo under the theme; Service Delivery. The Indaba was aimed at bringing all the active parties representatives under…
Voter Education
National and Provincial Elections 2024 would come and go but, the decisions made through the ballot would impact lives for the next 5 or more years to come. When people vote, they amplify their voices…
Elim, our home
Progress update Human Rights are people’s rights, it is VFPs mission to have a Just, Peaceful and Developed South Africa through our advocacy and civic literacy work. Be the change that you would want to…
Cleaning citizen’s mindsets to trigger responsible action.
As citizens, how much time do we give to clean the environment that we live in? If we make our environment dirty, then who is responsible for cleaning it up? Food for thought Vumbanani for…
Public Participation
Public participation is the engagement of individuals with various structures and institutions of democracy including; voting, contacting a political representative, campaigning and lobbying, taking part in consultations e.g. Integrated Development Plan (IDP), and demonstrations. It…