Wheels for community organisation
Helping to curb violence in the capital
Incidents of social ills like violence, neglect, abuse and suicide attempts, continue to rise in our communities. To address this issue, the Capricorn Foundation is assisting in curbing the occurrence of these incidents by donating a vehicle to the Response Action Based Organisation.The organisation responds to calls on incidents in all areas of Windhoek and supports those involved to get the correct assistance.
The reliable bakkie will allow the Response Action Based Organisation to respond swiftly to reported cases in the capital (especially hard-to-reach locations) to rescue victims. The organisation will further ensure that those suffering from gender-based violence have access to and receive the necessary services.
The project was born out of the need within Windhoek for speedy and effective intervention when incidences of domestic violence, neglect or abuse occur.
Like a first responder service, the organisation steps in when incidences occur, offers medication, rescues victims, transports them to hospitals and further referrals to necessary service providers such as social workers.
Impact
The project was introduced to the Capricorn Foundation through its CSR partner Imago Dei and has so far assisted 1 686 individuals during the period 1 April 2021 to 28 February 2022, and the positive impact they make extends to the families of these individuals and the community in general.
“This vehicle is not my vehicle, but it is for the community, and it will be put to proper use by the community and police. It is about working together to save a child or person under threat,” Zackary Inedu Itodo, founder of Response Action Based Organisation, said.
Zackary encouraged members of the public to report incidents quickly by reaching out to the Response Action Based Organisation at 085 396 3963, so that the necessary interventions, transportation, and referrals are offered before lives are lost.
The Response Action Based Organisation, which received insurance support for the vehicle from Santam, also advocates for preventing violent behaviour amongst the public through vigorous public awareness campaigns against different types of violence in the communities, on the radio and at schools. In addition, they work very closely with Government service providers such as social workers and the police, building their network daily.