2016 18 July we remembered Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela by giving 67 minutes of our day to touch more than just one life, we touched an entire community. The Jes Foord Foundation partnered with TMZ Foundation, Zoe Life, Marianhill Youth Desk, Marianhill CPF and Marianhill SAPS on establishing the Victim Friendly Rooms at the Police Station in Marianhill. Our involvement not only extended to the actual room, but also the up skilling of the volunteers on the importance of trauma counselling, crisis interventions and appropriate referral procedures when dealing with clients. “The importance of the victim being in a safe and friendly space when reporting sexual assault is critical and for this reason the Victim Friendly Room is very close to my heart.” said Jes
