WHEAT Trust 1000 Women United Against Domestic Violence Initiative
 
The Women’s Hope Education and Training (WHEAT) Trust will once again host the 1000 Women United Against Domestic Violence Initiative, culminating in a luncheon on the 11th of May 2011.
 
  • One out of every four women in South Africa is in an abusive relationship.
  • Every six days a woman in South Africa is murdered by her partner.
  • Every 25 seconds a woman is raped in South Africa.
 
We all know someone who has been a victim of domestic violence.
It is time to speak out, take a stance and work together for a caring society.
 
The WHEAT Trust is a woman’s Fund that works with human rights for women. It is at the forefront of this social injustice, making a difference for women suffering abuse. For the past 12 years the WHEAT Trust, also known as the WHEAT Women’s Fund, has invested in grassroots women and the organisations they initiate to address domestic violence and other human rights issues.
 
Since 2004, WHEAT Trust mobilises 1000 Women to Unite Against Domestic Violence in Cape Town, and is well-remembered for its synergy when 1000 women are standing together against domestic violence. The event also offers great entertainment, inspiring guest speakers, a networking opportunity with prominent members of society and celebrities and a great goody bag.
 
More importantly, the profits from this event will strengthen women-led initiatives across the country that work tirelessly to bring hope, protection and knowledge to women living in abusive relationships.  Good sponsorship makes good profit. Become a significant sponsor for this prestigious one-of-a-kind event and add your name to the growing number of good citizens and companies that take a stand against domestic violence.
 
In 2011, be part of the 1000 Women United Against Domestic Violence Initiative, and join us with 1000 women for a luncheon at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on the 11th of May. 
 
 
To learn more about the 1000 Women United Against Domestic Violence Initiative or about the WHEAT Trust, visit www.wheattrust.co.za.
 
Pledge your support for our initiative by clicking on the donate button of the website, or phone WHEAT on +27 21 7626214
 
How can YOU get involved:
a)    Join the 1000 Women Against Domestic Violence Initiative, attend the luncheon on the 11th of May
b)    Encourage your company to sponsor a table
c)     Make an unrestricted gift to the WHEAT Trust to provide funding to strengthen grassroots women led organisations in the region
d)    Mobilise Corporate Social Investment (CSI) money from your company
e)    Join the WHEAT Trust and donate R1000 today; together we can make a difference
f)     Mobilise your friends and join 1000 Women United Against Domestic Violence Initiative
 
We each have the ability to make a lasting change, foster and develop a culture of women who care about each other and who know that their own well-being in inextricably linked to the well-being of others.
Click here to download the Wheat trust 1000 Women United Against Domestic Violence partnership document.