ADAPT is more than just a service provider; it's a movement committed to transforming the very systems and cultural norms that normalise violence, especially against women.
ADAPT offers support to both survivors and perpetrators of GBV, striving to break cycles of violence through healing, accountability, and empowerment. Their programmes are guided by strong values: confidentiality, respect, non-judgment, professionalism, honesty, loyalty, and deep commitment to social justice.
Their core services include:
During my placement, I was entrusted with:
My experience at ADAPT has been life-changing.
It gave me a new lens on how to handle toxic relationships and everyday challenges. I’ve gained the confidence to speak up not just for myself but for others who may not yet have found their voice. I now understand the complex reasons behind people’s choices why some succumb to peer pressure or harmful cultural norms, and why men often feel they can’t ask for help.
Most importantly, I’ve realized how women, in trying to “keep the peace for the children,” may overlook their own needs, forgetting that unhappy parents can’t raise happy kids. That lesson stays with me every day. As we build a future free from GBV, may we all learn to speak out, to question, and to act. Change begins with understanding and understanding begins with listening.
By Amogelang Tabane – Alexandra Township | FLAC Fellow