The Fight Against GBV: Who's Funding the Frontline?

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Gender-based violence remains one of South Africa's most devastating crises — and the organisation working to tackle it says breaking the cycle must start with our children.

The 'GBVF Response Fund' says violence has become so deeply entrenched in our society.... that many South Africans are becoming desensitised to it.

The Fund has distributed almost 200-million-rand to organisations helping survivors and running prevention programmes — but warns, that critical frontline services remain under financial pressure.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look ...
15 Oct English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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