Category: 2017

We made it!

19.01.2018
We're pleased to announce that we're now recognized partners of GlobalGiving with a permanent spot on the website! Thanks for helping us even exceed our Accelerator Campaign fundraising goals, raising $5,379 for our free counselling sessions. We couldn't have done it without...
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Merry Christmas!

25.12.2017
COPESSA wishes all our friends, donors, supporters and their families a merry Christmas and thank you for supporting us throughout the...
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Bonus Day!

13.12.2017
All donations made today on our Global Giving page help us to earn a share in $10000 matching funds that secure our free counselling services for gender-based violence survivors. Don’t miss the chance to make that extra impact with your gift! Donate NOW on http://goto.gg/29728 There has never been a better day to...
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Raising awareness together!

11.12.2017
Last Friday, 1st of December, the SAPS, Community Police Forum, Youth Crime Prevention Desk and COPESSA were hosting the "Protea Glen Awareness Event against Gender-based violence and HIV" We were happy to see that the community showed interest into our event and participated in large numbers. Especially many children were attending the event and enjoyed the activities that we offered to them. Next to a poetry competition and a talent show hosted by...
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Our Fundraising Campaign is starting!

28.11.2017
Did you know today is Giving Tuesday, an international fundraising day? Be part of it and help COPESSA to raise $5000 for our free counselling services for gender-based violence survivors by donating on Global Giving today! https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/gender-based-violence-survivors-support-soweto/ Together we can transform our community! Please also share the link with family and...
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Mini Chess Tournament

20.11.2017
Last Saturday, eight of our most motivated kids from the After Care Programme competed for the title of COPESSA chess master in an internal tournament held at our containers at the park. During the course of three matches of 20 minutes each, four players qualified for the semi-finals before the final match was held outdoors using the big chess pieces. It was a fun Saturday morning in a friendly atmosphere however everyone played with the adequate...
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Important Steps towards a new Project

15.11.2017
... were taken when we invited our stakeholders to a meeting about our need to collaborate and solve existing problems related to Gender-based violence last week Wednesday (08/11/2017)! We were happy to impart our vision with other social organisations, projects, local businesses and individuals that share our passion for community development and contributed valuable ideas. As part of a strong growing community we are honoured to see that we have...
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