Our Mission
To walk towards the integration of Refugee women and children into local host communities by removing all barriers that hinder their well-being and facilitating access to basic services through gender and inclusion advocacy.
Three pillars of change
What We Stand For
Real Lives, Real Change
Stories of Resilience
Resilience
Access to basic education
Amara's village marries young girls off at 12. Her mother sought a path to dignity for her daughters through education and safety.
The ladies in village are maltreated by their husband. Amara's mother wanted more for her daughters. More to life and everything that life offers. One night while Amara's father went out to the exterior of village to petrol for soldiers. Amara's mother took her baby sister and her and run for the forest behind their house. They were joined by few more ladies.
This was when Amara's mother `made it to South Africa. Amara cries that her mother has always strived so hard to put food on their table. She sell second hand cloths in the free market. Through this Amara was put into school.
Amara matriculated in 2025. Due to her dedication and good results. Amara has now joined vision of refugee woman as volunteer.
Amara, Burundian
Empowerment
Educated but documented
Fleeing war in DR Congo, Mariam arrived in South Africa seeking peace. Despite her education, she faces deep systemic barriers to employment.
She has been rejected and denied good jobs ever since she went into the job market. She has been told that her refugee ID cannot be uploaded into companies system. This left Mariam with no choice but to get informal work.
Mariam is currently a maid in Morningside. Working towards her rent and paying children's school fees. Mariam joined Vision of refugee woman South Africa at the Nusaybah sister's network in Ramadhan. She has highlighted that she felt alone and that being in the sisterhood reminded her of a few things she can be greatfull for.
Mariam has 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl.
Mariam, DR Congo
Hope
Protecting the family
After surviving a xenophobic mob, Fatuma found the courage to protect her children while navigating life as a refugee in the city of Durban.
Fatuma is a widow with two kids. Her husband was ambushed at his salon in 2012 by local South African.
Fatuma, Somalia
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Women Supported
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Active Programmes
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Partner Organisations
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Provinces Reached
MEDIA & PRESS
Press Releases & News
Amplifying the voices of refugee women across South Africa. Stay informed with our latest advocacy updates, partnership announcements, and stories.
8 March 2026
iNITIATIVE LAUNCH
VRWSA -Launched an initiative called The Nusaybah sisters Network
On the 8th March 2026 VRWSA launched an initiative called the Nusaybah sisters Network that will play a big part in the journey of building a sisterhood and facilitating intergration between refugee woman and local South African woman.
Refugee woman skills development sewing project
20 June 2026
Equip woman with entrepreneurship skills, sewing program will empower and improve job placement.
Annual Events
Sip and paint Woman Event
10 September 2026
Event will highlight and educate all woman refugee and local about the importance of digital marketing and content creation. The event will also improve confidence and business skills
Annual Fundraising event- Clash of Queens
10 December 2026
Annual fundraising event. This event is a gala event that will bring in new member, raise fund and introduce the NPO to many more. The fundraising event will celebrate and highlight yearly achievements.
REPUTATION MANAGMENT STRATEGY
Purpose
Maintaining a positive and credible public image while promoting the organization's mission of empowering,elevating, advicating and educating refugee women.
Objectives
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Build trust among donors and protecting organizations reputation
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Increase awareness of refugee women's issues.
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Strengthen community engagement.
Key Audiences
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Refugee women
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Donors and sponsors
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Government departments
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NGOs and community members
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General public
Reputation Monitoring
The organization will monitor:
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Social media comments
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News coverage
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Website feedback