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Empowering Vulnerable Women: People Living on the Streets Programme delivers self-defence training this past Women’s Month

In the photo are officials from George Municipality, SAPS members, members from Gift of the Givers, people living on the streets and members from Stop Trafficking at the self-defense event held at the George Banquet Hall.

During Women’s Month, George Municipality’s People Living on the Streets (PLOTS) programme hosted a special initiative to support women experiencing homelessness by teaching them self-defence training.
The programme partnered with Stop Trafficking and the South African Police Service (SAPS) to provide training and tips aimed at equipping women with practical safety skills and connecting them to vital support services.

Women living on the streets face daily challenges that go beyond survival. They are at constant risk of violence, often unnoticed by society. The event not only gave participants the opportunity to learn useful ways to protect themselves but also reinforced their right to safety and dignity.

A senior SAPS officer led the training, showing women practical techniques they can use in dangerous situations. Gift of the Givers and SAPS members handed out dignity packs, while the organisers shared information about available services, family reunification opportunities, and options for safe and stable housing.

Participants were encouraged to support one another and to make use of the resources that are available to them. While the self-defence training provides immediate tools for personal safety, the larger goal of the PLOTS programme is to create a George where nobody has to live on the streets and where every resident has access to housing and support.

George Municipality remains committed to protecting its most vulnerable residents. Through the PLOTS programme and strong partnerships with local organisations, the Municipality continues to work towards helping people move from street living into safe and sustainable environments.

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Officials from George Municipality, SAPS members, members from Gift of the Givers, people living on the streets and members from Stop Trafficking at the self-defense event held at the George Banquet Hall.

Officials from George Municipality, SAPS members, members from Gift of the Givers, people living on the streets and members from Stop Trafficking at the self-defense event held at the George Banquet Hall.