Doxa Youth Programs

About Us

Doxa Youth Programmes, trading as Doxa Family Care, is a non-profit organisation established in 2008 in Zwide 4, Gqeberha. Doxa Family Care is dedicated to empowering families and addressing gender-based violence through innovative programmes and strategic partnerships. Guided by a mission to preserve the family as a cornerstone of society, Doxa empowers communities through culturally responsive, community-based interventions.

Doxa operates one shelter located in Motherwell that has the capacity for an overnight stay and another shelter for a day service also known as a family resource centre based in Soweto dedicated to providing safe spaces for victims of gender-based violence (GBV). Beyond offering safe spaces, these shelters also host entrepreneurial skills programmes designed to empower them with practical skills to secure employment or create a business to survive such as baking skills or pastry-making skills. The goal is to equip them to actively participate in the country’s economy, fostering financial independence and breaking the cycle of dependency on abusive partners perpetrating GBV. Through these initiatives, Doxa strives to restore dignity and pave the way for a brighter, self-reliant future for survivors.  

Their vision is to create inclusive and resilient communities where individuals can thrive free from violence and oppression. Doxa is deeply committed to promoting gender justice, fostering positive masculinities, and supporting survivors of GBV. 

Key Focus Area

• Gender Equality: Transforming harmful gender norms through advocacy and education, with a focus on empowering women and engaging men as allies.
• Victim Empowerment: Providing psychosocial support, shelter, and skills development for survivors of GBV.
• Community Advocacy: Leading public awareness campaigns and dialogues to address GBV, promote inclusivity, and challenge stereotypes.
• Youth Empowerment: Mentorship programmes for boys and girls in schools to foster understanding and leadership in combating GBV.
• Family Support: Provide assistance to families experiencing challenges relating to GBV and parenting in general, offering both practical and emotional support.

Impact and Achievements 

Doxa has a proven track record of transformative work in GBV prevention and community development, including:

• Leadership in Gender Advocacy: Chairing the Nelson Mandela Metro GBV Interim Structure and contributing to the National Fatherhood Strategy.
• Shelter Services: Operating a shelter for male victims of abuse, recognized with a National Department of Social Development Award for Excellence in 2018.
• School-Based Programmes: Conducted peer-to-peer GBV education in partnership with GIZ, involving the production of educational videos by local students.
• Economic Empowerment: Implemented skills-building programmes for GBV survivors, including baking, sewing, and business management.
• Open Circle Dialogues: Facilitated discussions on masculinity and gender roles at Nelson Mandela University and in broader community forums.
• Doxa Academy Football Club: The Academy was established in 2023 with a focus on life skills, SGBV & SRHR. Registered under PEEFA, the Academy has 3 divisions (U13, U15 & 1st Team) and the young athletes’ careers in sport are solidifying.
• Adolescent Girls and Young Women Clubs: With the key theme “She Leads”, these are educational programs for adolescent girls focusing on Sexual Reproduction and Rights, HIV/Aids, and GBV.