Dear Readers, We are delighted to present the 3rd edition of Sonke’s quarterly newsletter, showcasing our latest milestones and ongoing efforts in advancing gender justice. We reflect with pride on the dedication and commitment of our team and partners in driving Sonke’s mission forward. This edition captures significant highlights of our work including Sonke’s leadership […]
Sonke Gender Justice is thankful for the continued support and investment by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) in gender justice across Southern Africa. With ADA’s contribution, Sonke successfully implemented Phase 1 of the MenEngage Africa (MEA) programme in Malawi, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. MEA mobilises men and boys to actively drive and contribute to gender equality, […]
Sonke recently brought together donors, implementing partners and private sector allies for a hybrid Strategic Partner Forum, on the 13th of June to reflect on the current donor funding landscape. The gathering took place at a critical time when the global political climate has become challenging, affecting especially the non-governmental organization sector. Recent global shifts, including changes in United States […]
Sonke Gender Justice extends heartfelt appreciation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands for its vital support of the Power to Youth programme. This strategic partnership, delivered in collaboration with Amref Flying Doctors and Rutgers, aims to amplify the voices and agency of adolescent girls and young women, AGYW across Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, […]
Sonke Gender Justice and Concern Worldwide have been partnering since 2017 to strengthen working with men and women for gender transformation within their programs. The project is implemented in Liberia, Burkina Faso, Haiti, and Bangladesh among others. It aims to transform attitudes of the Concern Worldwide staff and strengthen their capacity in promoting gender equality […]
Sonke is extremely appreciative of the generous support provided by the Irene M. Staehelin Foundation, a charitable organisation dedicated to promoting social justice and human rights around the world. Their support has been instrumental in advancing our work to address gender-based violence and HIV in the Western and Northern Cape provinces in South Africa. Through […]
Founded in 2006, Sonke is a South African-based non-profit organisation working throughout Africa. The organisation asserts that women and men, girls, and boys in all their diversities can work together to resist patriarchy, advocate for gender justice, and achieve gender transformation. Sonke envisions a world in which violence of any form is socially unacceptable and […]
We are thrilled to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Sida, a cherished ally in our journey as Sonke gender Justice and and MenEngage Africa. Sida is Sweden’s government agency for development cooperation which strives to reduce poverty and oppression around the world. In cooperation with organisations, government agencies and the private sector, Sida […]
A series of short radio dramas to encourage conversation and debate around sexual and gender-based violence in the taxi industry, and prompt dialogue on how we can all be part of solutions and responses to make public transport safer for everyone.
Sonke’s work in training radio personnel, creating guidelines and harnessing the medium’s broadcasting power to raise awareness of gender issues.
The Sonke Gender Justice is proud to release its 2006/2007 Annual Report outlining the activities and growth of the organisation during its first year. >> download the annual report