Siyabonga Shelter

What is Siyabonga Shelter?

Siyabonga Shelter is a residential facility for women who are victims of domestic violence and other social crimes.

 

As a Shelter, we are striving for a non – violence community. We accommodate women as from 18 years and above. Women can be accommodated with their children ten years and below.

 

Women can stay for up to 6 months depending on individual case. Our Shelter is very safe, secure and rehabilitating with a capacity of ten. While in the Shelter women are given an opportunity to look at their lives and make decisions that will improve them.

 

We recognize the importance of early intervention, preventative work with children, youth, women and their families as well as family reunification and mediation services.

​Programs that are Rendered by a Social Worker at the Siyabonga Shelter 

At Siyabonga Shelter we work according to time schedule for the day in order to be able to balance the activities and the free time. In order to assist women to learn more about life, overcome their fears and develop confidence, the following programs are covered:

  • Domestic Violence Treatment Program
  • Empowering Women Program
  • Health and Hygiene Program (promotes personal and environmental hygiene)
  • Parenting Skills
  • Women’s Health Education

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Our Programs in more detail

All programs are structured according to Individual needs. These programs also bring back hope in the lives of the Residents. Residents are encouraged to see the importance of these Programs. After each session women are given an opportunity to share their learnings.

Counselling

Women conducted individual Sessions with the Social Worker. This is a powerful platform where Social Worker get to know the client, her strengths and weaknesses rather than when they are in Group Setting. 


Individual Sessions allow women to express themselves and they become confident about themselves.


Counselling Sessions are conducted on a regular basis and according to the severity of the case. For some women it takes a very long time to trust and open up. They need to be given time. Patience with clients is needed because they are from different backgrounds

Skills Programs 

Siyabonga Shelter offers skills programs are traditional beading, knitting, baking and gardening. The Skills Programs is facilitated by the Multi Skill Worker to promote independency and aid with future employment.

Shelter Information

Admission Process

Siyabonga Shelter promptly and responsively screens applicants eligibility for services.

 

To be eligible for services, clients must be victims of social crime and gender based violence and cannot have consumed alcohol or drugs on the day that they are seeking entry into the shelter. 

Who is eligible for Siyabonga Shelter Services?
  • Physically, Emotionally, Sexually abused by a family member etc.
  • Female from the age of 18 and up 
  • Has no drug addiction 
  • Not mentally ill as we do not have staff personnel specialising on mental illness.
If you are a victim of know of someone who is a victim, you should either: 
  • Make a report at the nearest police station 
  • Make a report at the nearest hospital if there is physical injury 
  • Approach the nearest Department of Social development that will appoint a caseworker to assess the situation before making a referral to the shelter.