Capricorn Foundation assists communities
Supporting the Response Action Based Organisation to curb violence in Windhoek.
Violence, neglect, abuse and other societal problems such as suicide attempts, continue to plague communities.
On Friday, 1 July, the Capricorn Foundation, in an effort to help curb such incidents, donated a vehicle to the Response Action Based Organisation. The organisation responds to distress calls in all areas of Windhoek and helps those in need to acquire the necessary support and services.
The vehicle will allow the organisation to respond swiftly to reported cases, especially hard-to-reach locations, and to rescue victims. Among the services offered by the organisation is to provide assistance to gender-based violence survivors and to ensure they have access to and receive the necessary services.
The project was born out of the need within the community of Windhoek for speedy and effective intervention when incidences of domestic violence, neglect or abuse occur. Like a first responder service, the organisation steps in when incidences occur, offers medication, rescues victims, transport them to hospitals and offers further referrals to necessary service providers such as social workers. The project was introduced to the Capricorn Foundation through its corporate social responsibility partner, Imago Dei and has so far assisted 1 686 individuals between 1 April 2021 to 28 February 2022. The project has made a positive impact not only for those who received help, but for extended family and the community at large.
One for all
Founder of Response Action Based Organisation, Zackary Itodo says: “This vehicle is not mine, but it is for the community. It will be put to proper use by the community and police. It is about working together to save a child or person under threat.” Itodo further encouraged public members to report incidents on time by reaching out to the organisation on 0853963963, so that the necessary interventions, transportation, and referrals are offered before lives are lost.
Response Action Based Organisation, which received insurance support for the vehicle from Santam, also advocates for preventing violent behaviour amongst the public through vigorous public awareness campaigns against different types of violence in the communities, on the radio and at schools. In addition, they work very closely with government service providers such as social workers and the police, building their network daily.
“As a connector of positive change, the Capricorn Foundation is proud to have enabled Response Action Based Organisation to carry out its mandate and support the curb of violence in our communities,” said Marlize Horn, executive officer of the Capricorn Foundation.
The vehicle will allow the organisation to respond swiftly to reported cases, especially hard-to-reach locations, and to rescue victims. Among the services offered by the organisation is to provide assistance to gender-based violence survivors and to ensure they have access to and receive the necessary services.
The project was born out of the need within the community of Windhoek for speedy and effective intervention when incidences of domestic violence, neglect or abuse occur. Like a first responder service, the organisation steps in when incidences occur, offers medication, rescues victims, transport them to hospitals and offers further referrals to necessary service providers such as social workers. The project was introduced to the Capricorn Foundation through its corporate social responsibility partner, Imago Dei and has so far assisted 1 686 individuals between 1 April 2021 to 28 February 2022. The project has made a positive impact not only for those who received help, but for extended family and the community at large.
One for all
Founder of Response Action Based Organisation, Zackary Itodo says: “This vehicle is not mine, but it is for the community. It will be put to proper use by the community and police. It is about working together to save a child or person under threat.” Itodo further encouraged public members to report incidents on time by reaching out to the organisation on 0853963963, so that the necessary interventions, transportation, and referrals are offered before lives are lost.
Response Action Based Organisation, which received insurance support for the vehicle from Santam, also advocates for preventing violent behaviour amongst the public through vigorous public awareness campaigns against different types of violence in the communities, on the radio and at schools. In addition, they work very closely with government service providers such as social workers and the police, building their network daily.
“As a connector of positive change, the Capricorn Foundation is proud to have enabled Response Action Based Organisation to carry out its mandate and support the curb of violence in our communities,” said Marlize Horn, executive officer of the Capricorn Foundation.
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