Kindness Is Not a Whisper: Reflections Ahead of World Kindness Day The past few weeks have reminded us how fragile the world can feel,  and yet, how resilient the human spirit remains. Amidst noise, uncertainty, and headlines that tug at our hearts, we are invited to...

A Woman’s Place Is at the Heart of Change In South Africa, the 9th of August holds deep meaning. It reminds us of the power of women to rise, resist, and reshape society. It echoes the brave footsteps of 20,000 women who, in 1956, marched to the Union Buildings to say...

It’s in Our Hands Now – Mandela Day with WIZO South Africa Every year on 18 July, South Africans, and indeed people across the world, pause to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day. However, let’s be honest with ourselves, in South Africa, it’s not exactly a day...

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence began on 25 November with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.  It culminates on 10 December, which is International Human Rights...

October 7 – One Year On Today we commemorate one year since the terrible atrocities of October 7th.  It is clear that we have all been deeply affected by the events of that fateful day.  It was an awakening.  An extremely rude awakening that will stay with us forever....

International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism 21 August 2024 The 7th commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is on Wednesday, 21 August.  Is it a coincidence that it is the 7th...

National Women’s Day 9 August 2024 WIZO Women Always Step Up! Friday, the 9th of August is National Women’s Day!  A day that celebrates us as the strong, kind and caring women that we are!   All of you play an integral role in supporting our phenomenal Women’s...

Yom Hazikaron / Yom Ha’atzmaut 2024 Last week we commemorated Yom Hashoah. We remembered and honoured the six million Jewish people that perished in the Holocaust and recognised the accomplishments of the survivors.  The Holocaust is a catastrophe that we will never...

27 January 2024 International Holocaust Remembrance Day The carnage of October 7th is equated to a modern-day Holocaust and compared to 9/11.  The heartless murders, rapes and tortures that occurred in Israel by Hamas, who had the sole intent of murdering and...

CHANUKAH This Hanuka we need the light now more than ever!  Hanuka begins tonight, Thursday evening, 7 December exactly two months after that horrific Saturday that shattered so many lives and changed Israel forever.   On Hanuka we celebrate the rededication of the...