Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women & Children

What Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women & Children does

The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children is a South African non-profit organization (NPO 014-121, PBO 930 001 815) headquartered in Athlone, Cape Town, that operates a one-stop centre for women and children survivors of gender-based violence. Established in 1999, the organization runs an integrated service portfolio comprising a 24-hour Residential Programme (shelter, trauma counselling, legal advice, childcare), a Psycho-Social Support Programme, an Economic Empowerment / Job Skills Programme, an Advocacy & Rights Programme, and a GBV Hub. The centre also manages the Western Cape's only nationally accredited Khuseleka One-Stop Centre (accredited 27 May 2024), which co-locates healthcare, South African Police Service, National Prosecuting Authority, and substance-abuse services under a multisectoral continuum-of-care model.

The underlying operating model is human-delivered, multi-disciplinary service provision rather than a technology platform; there is no proprietary software, AI, or digital product disclosed. Service delivery is anchored at the single Athlone facility, with intake via 24-hour helpline (021 633 1253), WhatsApp (083 222 5164), and referrals from partner organizations including MOSAIC, Rape Crisis, and Thuthuzela Care Centres. Marketing and outreach operate through organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), the organization's website, and annual campaigns tied to the 16 Days of Activism and International Women's Day.

The business model is non-commercial. Revenue is not publicly disclosed but is sourced from individual and corporate donations (eligible for SARS S18A tax-deductible certificates) and provincial government funding from the Western Cape Department of Social Development, which established the Khuseleka Centre in 2015. Strategic partners include the Kolisi Foundation (denim drive, 16 Days of Activism campaigns), Black Betty (Beading Project), and Exactcares (corporate partner). Since inception, the Centre has assisted 276,000 women and children.

Name

Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women & Children

Legal name

The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children

Website

https://saartjiebaartmancentre.org.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children is a Cape Town-based non-profit, founded in 1999, that operates a one-stop centre providing shelter, trauma counselling, legal aid, job-skills training, and childcare to women and children survivors of gender-based violence in South Africa's Western Cape.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gender-Based Violence Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAAAG

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYBPADADAH

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Humanitarian Relief & Emergency Response

Keywords

• Gender-based violence support
• Women shelter services
• Trauma counselling services
• Psycho-social support
• Economic empowerment training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies on donations from individuals, corporate partners, and community supporters. Donations may be tax-deductible through S18A certificates (PBO 930 001 815). The organization also participates in fundraising initiatives such as the denim drive bag sales benefiting GBV survivors.
2. Government Funding: The Khuseleka One-Stop Centre was established in 2015 by the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) and receives ongoing provincial DSD funding. The Centre is managed by a dedicated non-profit organization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children is a one-stop centre established in 1999 in Cape Town, South Africa, providing integrated support services for women and children survivors of gender-based violence. Its offering includes 24-hour residential shelter, trauma counselling and psycho-social support, legal advice, job skills training, childcare, and advocacy and rights programmes delivered through a multisectoral, multi-disciplinary continuum of care model that incorporates healthcare, police, and substance abuse treatment services.

Product overview

The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children is a one-stop centre for women and children who are survivors of abuse, established in 1999. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of services comprising the Residential Programme (24-hour shelter with trauma counselling, legal advice, and childcare), Psycho-Social Support Programme (emotional and psychological care), Economic Empowerment Programme/Job Skills Programme (vocational training for financial independence), Advocacy & Rights Programme (equality and justice advocacy), and GBV Hub (resources and support for GBV survivors). The centre is further distinguished by its nationally accredited Khuseleka One Stop Centre status (May 2024), which provides a multisectoral, multidisciplinary continuum of care including healthcare, police services, and legal assistance alongside trauma and substance abuse support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Programme Provides 24-hour safe shelter, trauma counselling, legal advice, and childcare for women and children who are survivors of gender-based violence.
• Psycho-Social Support Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• 276,000 women and children assisted since 1999
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Established the Khuseleka One-Stop Centre in 2015 under management of the non-profit organization. The provincial DSD has lobbied for national accreditation and continues to fund both the Khuseleka Centre and the Saartjie Baartman Centre, ensuring lifesaving work continues uninterrupted.
• Kolisi Foundation (Siya Kolisi Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with the Kolisi Foundation for community upliftment and tackling socio-economic challenges. The partnership includes initiatives such as the Denim Drive, where 800 denim donations were transformed into bags of hope at the Power2You Centre. Proceeds from bag sales benefit the Kolisi Foundation to support GBV survivors. The collaboration exemplifies the power of teamwork and collective action.
• National Prosecuting AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the National Prosecuting Authority as part of the multisectoral approach at the Khuseleka Centre to ensure survivors receive comprehensive care including legal reporting and prosecution support.
• South African Police ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site police services at the Khuseleka Centre providing immediate protection and legal reporting capabilities for GBV survivors.
• Provincial Department of HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare services integrated into the Khuseleka Centre's comprehensive support approach for GBV survivors.
• Black BettyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Black Betty for the Beading Project, bringing jewellery expertise and community empowerment to GBV survivors at the Saartjie Baartman Centre.
• ExactcaresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting the denim drive initiative with message '#Exactcares – enriching lives now for generations to come.'

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• POWA (People Opposing Women Abuse): Johannesburg-headquartered NPO offering shelter, counselling, and legal support to women survivors of abuse. Directly comparable mission and service mix (shelter + counselling + legal aid), with a wider national footprint than SBCWC.
• Tears Foundation: South African NPO providing integrated GBV response including shelter, counselling, and forensic services. Comparable as a one-stop GBV response model and frequent referral partner to SBCWC and similar shelters.
• Childline South Africa: National NPO providing counselling, support, and protection services for children, including those affected by abuse. Comparable as a child-focused crisis services NPO, addressing the children segment of SBCWC's beneficiary base.
• Lifeline South Africa: National NPO providing crisis helpline and counselling services, including GBV response. Comparable as a donor-funded crisis support organization with similar target population.
• Sonke Gender Justice: South African NPO working on GBV prevention, men's involvement, and policy advocacy. Comparable in the GBV space but weighted toward advocacy and prevention rather than residential shelter.
• Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust: Western Cape-based NPO providing counselling, court support, and advocacy for GBV survivors. Directly comparable as a Cape Town-region GBV response organization relying on donor and government funding, though narrower in service scope (no residential shelter).

Regional players

• Triangle Project: Western Cape NPO providing GBV-related support, counselling, and shelter within the LGBTQ+ community. Comparable as a Western Cape shelter-and-counselling NPO serving survivors of violence.
• MOSAIC: Western Cape NPO supporting survivors of sexual violence and GBV with counselling and training. Listed as a referral partner for SBCWC; comparable as a Western Cape GBV response peer with overlapping survivor referral flows.

Broad incumbents

• Thuthuzela Care Centres: Government-operated one-stop GBV/rape response centres across South Africa under the National Prosecuting Authority. Comparable as the national public-sector counterpart to SBCWC's Khuseleka Centre, providing integrated medical, legal, and police services.
• NACOSA (Networking HIV & AIDS Community of Southern Africa): Large South African NPO coordinating community responses including GBV and health programmes. Comparable as a larger social-services intermediary funded by government and global donors, with broader scope but overlapping beneficiary populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SaartjieBaartmanCentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saartjie-baartman-centre-for-women-&-children
• Instagraminstagram.com/thesaartjiebaartmancentre

Compliance4 records

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