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The story
Why this fundraiser matters
Standing between Violence & Silence
Awareness for Child Trafficking Africa (ACT Africa) is a international human rights award-winning non-profit organiza on which has also recently received endorsement by University of Johannesburg Student Health & Wellness Department, is dedicated to preven ng and breaking the cycles of human and child trafficking, gender-based violence, and femicide across Africa. These crises are deeply interconnected, rooted in poverty, inequality, and systemic vulnerabili es. ACT Africa’s mission is to disrupt these cycles by addressing root causes, strengthening community resilience, and ensuring survivors are supported to rebuild their lives with dignity and opportunity. Founded in 2019 by humanitarian leaders Hilary Leong and Matthew Mensah, ACT Africa draws on decades of experience in advocacy, survivor support, and systemic change. Their work with rescued children, awareness campaigns, and policy engagement, combined with personal experiences of trauma and resilience, with Hilary being an abduction survivor at age 13, shaped ACT Africa into a continental initiative committed to protecting the most vulnerable. .
Who We Are:
ACT Africa was born out of a passion to protect children and women from exploitation and violence. The founders’ backgrounds, ranging from UN-led peace campaigns in Liberia and Sierra Leone to grassroots rescue missions for missing children, anchor ACT Africa in both global expertise and local realities.
The ACT Africa team, our ACT Army, our N2V & Y2K Champions, bridges the gap where state systems struggle, serving as a vital safety net for the vulnerable.
The Crisis: An African Continental Emergency.
In South Africa, Gender‑Based Violence (GBVF) has been declared a National Disaster. GBVF and Human Trafficking strip individuals of dignity and rights. GBVF is visible; trafficking is hidden, cruel, and vicious.
What We Do:
Prevention is the Cure
We believe education is the key to eradication.
Innovative Education:
Our Flagship initiatives arecour anti- violence/ anti-bullying No2Violence Boardgame for ages 10 upwards & Yes2Kindness Puzzle for ages 5 , to 10, endorsed by government departments have reached nearly 23,000 children since 2024.
Orphanage Africa: Strengthening shelters and orphanages.
Community Campaigns: Mobilizing vigilance to safeguard youth.
Victim Support: Rescue referrals and poverty relief to reduce vulnerabilities traffickers exploit.
Empowerment & Capacity Building:
ACT Africa equips society to fight back through training for:
Corporates & Educators: Safe workplaces and classrooms.
Civil Society & Faith Groups: Stronger local safety nets.
Government Leaders: Policy, enforcement, and advocacy.
Self‑Defense Workshops: Women and youth reclaiming safety.
Let’s Look After Our Children:
Community-driven campaigns to safeguard children.
You Are Worth It:
Campaign to uplift self-worth, self-esteem and dignity which have diminished by negative circumstances especially abuse.
Why We Need You:
Exploitation doesn’t take a day off. We cannot plan for the future on “maybe.” We need consistency to stay on the ground year‑round.
By becoming a monthly partner, you provide steady fuel to protect vulnerable children. You aren’t just a donor, you are the shield that remains long after headlines fade.
Don’t just watch history happen. Help us rewrite it.
Implementation & Sustainability:
ACT Africa’s interventions begin in South Africa and scale across the continent, ensuring systemic change. Sustainability is embedded in every initiative through poverty alleviation, infrastructure improvements, skills development (self-defense, sustainable vegetable gardens, financial literacy), and effective management of orphanages and shelters. By addressing root causes and equipping communities with tools for resilience, ACT Africa ensures long-term impact beyond immediate interventions.
Why Partner With Us:
Sponsors and donors play a critical role in expanding ACT Africa’s reach and deepening its impact.
Your support enables us to:
Scale prevention campaigns into high-risk regions.
Break cycles of exploitation by addressing poverty, inequality, and lack of education. Strengthen survivor rehabilitation and reintegration programs.
Advocate for stronger policies and enforcement mechanisms across Africa. Deliver measurable impact aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and CEDAW.
Call to Action:
ACT Africa invites sponsors and donors to join us in preventing trafficking and GBV&F, and in breaking the cycles that perpetuate these atrocities. Together, we can protect vulnerable children, women and men, empower communities, and build a safer, more equitable Africa for generations to come.
ACT to Protect, Empower, Disrupt, Restore, Eradicate
ACT to Protect: Every child deserves a safe tomorrow.
ACT to Empower: Break the chains of silence through education.
ACT to Disrupt: End GBVF and human trafficking across borders.
ACT to Restore: Reclaim dignity and rights for survivors.
ACT to Eradicate: Turn a national disaster into a global success story.
ACT to Partner: With ACT Africa “Together We ACT for Change”
ACT to Donate: Fuel the frontline of rescue and recovery.
ACT Africa's immediate needs:
Cover Auditors fees for April 2026 audit just completed. NB 7th year of clean audits.
Maintenance for our vehicle - mechanical repairs & fuel.
ACT Africa Christmas outreach: Groceries for 3 South African shelters in our Orphanage Africa campaign & christmas gifts for the children.
Funds will be utilized for the above-mentioned.
Further funding is required for:
1.The continued rollout at schools of our antiviolence/anti-bullying No2violence boardgame &Yes2Kindness puzzle which already has positive feedback post rollout commencement. Every R250,000 received will.enable us to rollout these game changer anti violence tools at 5 schools.
2. Digitization of No2Violence boardgame
R1.8 million
3. Upgrading & Enhancement of ACT Africa website to include our free Cyberhero/AI Safety Training course for children which will be accessible to the public and particularly educators can utilize in the relevant subject at school R 200,000
Visit: www.actafrica.org.za
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