Uhuru (Norma) Mbele is the founder of Tosunga Baninga.

'Tosunga Baninga' is a phrase in the Lingala language of Central Africa, meaning 'helping you to help others.

Uhuru shares why she founded the grassroots organisation in Evaton, South Africa. 

What do they do?

• Support victims/survivors/striver of GBV
• Tosunga Baninga has an overnight shelter that is inclusive of lesbian and bisexual womxn
• Give support to families of the deceased.
• Provide mediation between NPA and the families.
• This court support, their impact statements and advocacy. 
• The intentional narratives and meaning behind their fashion designs, jewellery, and activations. 

The discussion exposes many realities-

• The truth behind the pandemic in our country is SGBVF- (sexual gender-based violence femicide).
• We do not have any safe spaces. 
• Uhuru gives lived experiences of how big organisations have exploited their work and utilised their IP for their gain. 
• The disappointment of the recent GBV summit and why she will no longer participate in THE GBV Summit moving forward.
• The fear of trying to survive as an activist.

How can add value to the grassroots communities?

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