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Saturday 29 June 2024.

BALLITO BAY LEARNING ACADEMY

Awareness campaign and talk on Drugs, Sexual Assault, Kidnapping and Cyber bullying. Learner engaged with questions on the various forms of drugs and alcohol abuse. The Rise Up Movement emphasis on child exploitation and “what to do when in crisis?”

GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AWARENESS

In partnership with community stakeholders, the Rise Up Movement awareness campaign against the vile criminal act of Gender Based Violence held on the R102 Shakaskraal. Information shared to motorist on women and child safety. Safety is a shared responsibility. Partnership SAPS Umhlali and IPSS Security.

OZIWENI PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Rise Up Movement 2024 school awareness campaign focused on Teen Pregnancy, Anti Bullying, kidnapping and Sexual Offence awareness, included into the programmes was the hand over of stationery to learners. Sponsorship credit to Jo Cogan at Workstation Umhlali and Cash It Ballito.

SOCIAL CRIME PREVENTION

The need for awareness has become paramount within our communities, The Rise Up Movement with local stakeholders launched its campaign at Compensation R164 with flyer distribution on Gender Based Violence and child Protection. Information shared on safety precautions and structures to contact as the need arises. Partnership SAPS Umhlali, IPSS Security

Community Awareness

The Rise Up Movement 2023 highlights from the Community Awareness Outreach Programme.

16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

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DECEMBER 2023

The Rise Up Movement 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence 2023. Providing information on victims rights, protocols and logistics when in crisis, ensuring case lodged have relevant information, aiding the oppressed in applying for protection orders. What is required and the process of interim and final orders. Held across our district with SAPS Newark, Nkobongo Community Hall in partnership with iLembe District Cluster, local security companies and SAPS Umhlali, Shakaskraal Association for the Old and SAPS Mandini.

BLANKET DRIVE

NOVEMBER 2023 The Rise Up Movement community network with Ballito Neighbourhood Watch. Incorporated to this community event The Rise Up Movement had the privilege in bringing community awareness on child safety. This is one of the key focus of The Rise Up Movement approaching the 2023 holiday season.

EASTER OUTREACH

CHRISTMAS OUTREACH 2023 The Rise Up Movement annual Christmas fundraising initiative, as we approach the festive season an appeal is made to communities and businesses to donate towards this cause, your contribution will help us to help the less fortunate.

EASTER AWARENESS

16 DAY OF ACTIVISM 2023 The 2023 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence primry focus is RESPECT and WHAT DOES ONE DO WHEN IN CRISIS? The Rise Up Movement focus is to empower men and women to be proactive in awareness and school communities on what actions needed when one is in crisis. This community initiative will be conducted at various communities within the iLembe Cluster.

WALK AGAINST GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING

OCTOBER 2023 The Rise Up Movement annual walk against Gender Based Violence and Human Trafficking held at Ballito. The key focus on this year “What to do when in crisis” this is the foundation leading to 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence 2023. Providing information on victims rights, protocols and logistics when in crisis, ensuring case lodged have relevant information, aiding the oppressed in applying for protection orders. What is required and the process of interim and final orders.

BLANKET DRIVE

JUNE 2023 The Rise Up Movement in partnership with Marshall Security and Chapman Security Solutions launches its annual blanket Drive 2023.

EASTER OUTREACH

April 2023 The Rise Up Movement Easter Outreach saw 100 (6 packs) of Hotcross buns handed over to car guards along the Dolphin Coast Beach and to informal settlers within the Dolphin Coast. One Act of Random Kindness puts a smile on the less fortunate.

EASTER AWARENESS

The Rise Up Movement Easter awareness campaign on Gender Based Violence and Child Protection focusing on Kidnapping in partnership with Umhlali SAPS Police Station Salt Rock Neighbourhood Watch Ballito Neighbourhood Watch and Community Police Forum was welcome by many holiday makers and locals. Information was shared via flyers and engaging with citizens. The key elements was If you see something-say something. Safety is a shared responsibility. Awareness is Empowerment.

SAPS EASTER DRIVE

The Rise Up Movement partnership with Umhlali SAPS Easter Egg Drive 2023 at various schools and day care centers within Umhlali SAPS Cluster in Kwadukuza KwaZulu-Natal. An estimate of more than 10 200 Easter Eggs distributed. One Act of Random Kindness makes a difference in the life of the less fortunate. A small gesture has seen smiles, enthusiasm and joy. A Captain Vinny Pillay initiative. In additional The Rise Up Movement handed over baby formulas to Summer Hill House in Etete. Networking with our community welfare organisations in ensuring aid is available as the need arises.

MY600 SAFEHOUSE

MY600 2023 The Rise Up Movement is calling on local businesses and individuals to assist with a sponsorship/donation of R600.00 towards its community welfare initiative namely Safehouse/Shelter for women who have encountered Gender Based Violence. The Rise Up Movement target of reaching 1600 businesses to assist with a donation of R600 will help us get this project off the ground.

SASOL SALT ROCK

The Rise Up Movement will be launching the Gender Based Violence Campaign at Sasol Salt Rock. Incorporated to this awareness will be The Rise Up Movement MY600 Campaign. Flyer distribution and information on Gender Based Violence including signs, logging of case, and court procedures will be shared to the publicly share this information within your circle and should you be available, kindly join us.

25 November 22

The Rise Up Movement launches it’s 16 Days of Activism – Orange The World against Gender Based Violence at Newark Police Station, Ilembe District.

27 September 22

Sanitary toiletries and bread for Qoqulwazi High School

Sexual assault

Sexual assault is an act in which one intentionally sexually touches another person without that person’s consent, or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will.

1 September 22

The Rise Up Movement awareness campaign at Simbithi Golf Estate golf day, The key focus was Gender Based Violence and Human Trafficking.

Sexual Offences 13799 reported cases

Sexual Offences 13799 reported cases as per fourth quarterly statistics, South Africa.

Rape is a human rights violations

Rape is a human rights violations, be the voice for the oppressed if you see something – say something!

Woman’s Day 2022

Nelson Mandela Day at Kwadukuza

Nelson Mandela Day at Kwadukuza in partnership with SAPS Umhlali. Outreach Programme 2022

Nelson Mandela Day at Kwadukuza

Nelson Mandela Day at Kwadukuza in partnership with SAPS Umhlali. Outreach Programme

Human Trafficking awareness campaign

Human Trafficking awareness campaign on signs of Trafficking and Kidnapping

CHILD PROTECTION

Stance Wars Event, Kwazulu Natal.

Stance Wars Event, Kwazulu Natal. Awareness on Gender Based Violence and Human Trafficking prevention and accountability.

Bass Crusaders

Bass Crusaders Against Gender Based Violence Fundraising initiative

Community Welfare outreach

Community Welfare outreach KZN Floods

Winter blanket Drive 2022

Winter blanket Drive 2022 with CMH Group Ballito

Child Awareness Campaign

Child Awareness Campaign at Shakskraal SA primary school

Human Rights Month 2022

Community Outreach

Crisis Centre

9 May 2021

Mother’s Day awareness at Shakaskraal, handing out flyers to various faith-based organisation on Gender Based Violence. This included local surgery staff. Flyer information consist of SAPS information and safety protocols.

April 2021

Freedom Day awareness held online social media, remembering our young women who lost their lives through domestic violence.

27 March 2021

self-defence skills offered to school going females at Ringside Boxing Umhlali. The purpose of this programme, to skill females on information and basic skills.

January 2021

Modern day Slavery month. Due to COVID19 lockdown measures in place, this campaign was mandated via social media awareness. Information shared was different forms of trafficking, safety protocols and awareness.

16 December

silent demonstration held at Ballito bringing awareness on Gender Based Violence and Human Trafficking within our communities.

1 December 2020

Radio interview 88FM (Life&Style) this related to Gender Based Violence, understanding the different forms of this criminal act.

November 2020.

16 Days Activism against Gender Based Violence helped in partnership with SAPS Verulam/Umhlali Kwa-Zulu Natal. Awareness of a silent demonstration held on

August 2020

Women Month, celebrating women with flowers handed out at various intersection in the North Coast, celebrating women (random handouts). Keeping with the theme women should be acknowledged for their contribution towards economy, home, and the workplace. Women empowerment.