Our Services

Although the Callas Foundation was only formally established in September 2018, it has been serving communities for many years working in collaboration with various structures on a range of programmes. These associations have, for example, included athletics bodies, a range of civic and health organizations, neighbourhood watches, the Community Policing Forum (CPF) and various government stakeholders such as the South African Police Services, National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa, Legal Aid South Africa, Department of Health and the Department of Social Development amongst others. While the main target constituency of the Callas Foundation is women, the organization acknowledges the importance of working in an integrated approach ensuring that it is able to respond to a range of challenges faced in communities. In this respect, programmes are focused on creating sustainable communities; providing prevention and responsive services to victims of GBV and strengthening food security.

Access to Justice

Court Support: Assist survivors and their families in navigating the criminal justice system, ensuring they are aware of their rights and the processes involved.
Legal Advice & Referral: Provide legal advice and connect individuals with appropriate legal services.

Psychosocial Support

Counseling Services: Offer emotional and psychological support to survivors of domestic violence.
Support Groups: Facilitate group sessions for shared experiences and healing.
Assessment & Referral: Evaluate individual needs and refer to specialized services as necessary.

Community Kitchen

Operate a community kitchen providing wholesome meals throughout the week, addressing food insecurity and promoting social cohesion. The kitchen also serves as a safe and inclusive space where survivors of GBV can access support, build community, and engage in healing through shared meals and connection.

Community Outreach

Outreach Programs: Engage in various initiatives to uplift and empower vulnerable populations, including educational and recreational opportunities.

Training GBV Ambassadors & First Responders

Capacity Building: Train individuals to become frontline GBV responders, tackling systemic barriers and strengthening referral networks.
Intensive Training: Conduct five-day training sessions to equip ambassadors with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Legal Literacy: Integrate modules on the Sexual Offenses Bill to ensure ambassadors and first responders understand survivors rights, legal procedures, and how to support access to justice.

Prevention & Education

BBB Programme (Building, Bonding, Beyond): Empower boys aged 9 to 16 from the Cape Flats by equipping them with skills to resist harmful influences like gangsterism, substance abuse, and violence. The programme promotes peaceful conflict resolution, challenges negative stereotypes about masculinity, and encourages respect for genders.
Human Rights Clubs (HRC Clubs): Establish clubs in primary and high schools to empower young learners – particularly girls – to understand their rights, challenge bullying and gender-based discrimination, and lead change in their communities.
Men’s Engagement Programme: Engage men and boys as allies in the fight against GBV, fostering self-reflection, responsibility, and
community leadership to shift patriarchal attitudes and model non-violent behaviours.

Advocacy & Systems Change

At Callas Foundation, we believe that lasting impact begins with bold advocacy and collaborative systems change. Through strategic stakeholder engagements, policy dialogue, and community-led initiatives, we work to challenge structural barriers and amplify the voices of those most affected. By bridging grassroots insights with institutional influence, we aim to build more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable systems for all.