At the Thabazimbi GBV Reduction Steering Committee, our mission is to support schools in creating safe, healthy, and productive learning environments. One school we have identified for focused engagement this year is Mabogopedi Secondary School.


At the Thabazimbi GBV Reduction Steering Committee, our mission is to support schools in creating safe, healthy, and productive learning environments. One school we have identified for focused engagement this year is Mabogopedi Secondary School.
On 13 February 2026, the Karabelo GBV Response Project joined Anova Health for a mental health campaign at Mabogopedi School. Our project coordinator was invited to speak to learners about cyberbullying a growing concern for teens in today’s online world.
Following the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 12 February, youth voices across Southern Africa are rising in solidarity to demand accountability, justice, and regional cooperation. One of our own, Rorisang Makoae, a dedicated participant in the Feminist leadership and Activism centre (FLAC ) Fellow from Lesotho, has highlighted urgent issues affecting regional migrants and healthcare systems in South Africa.
Recently, learners at Shadrack Mbambo Primary School in Ekurhuleni, JHB, demonstrated what empathy, responsibility, and courage truly look like when they rescued an injured bird found on their school grounds. What started as an ordinary school morning quickly became a powerful lesson in compassion and collective action.
Language matters especially when it comes to health, dignity, and human rights. This Reproductive Health Month and beyond, we’re encouraging everyone to move away from outdated and harmful terminology and adopt language that is inclusive, accurate, and empowering.
Health is more than the absence of illness it’s about creating an environment where every person, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or background, can access care without fear of judgment or discrimination.
For a long time, the male condom has been the main character when it comes to protection. It’s everywhere from schools to clinics and we all grew up knowing it as the go-to method for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Then came the female condom.
