This campaign ends on 31 Aug 2018
About this campaign
Every journey begins with just a single step; most are filled with joy and the promise of a safe arrival. There are however times when taking the first step requires untold sacrifice.
In June 1913 about 700 women marched to the Bloemfontein City Council in the Orange Free State in defiance of the pass system. The campaign led by Charlotte Maxeke soon gained momentum and spread to other areas in Bloemfontein. In the resulting unrest, which spread throughout the province, hundreds of women were sent to prison. The direct result of this campaign was the establishment of the Bantu Women's League under the leadership of Charlotte Maxeke.
These pioneering women stood up and confronted the status quo; their brave actions are undeniable proof that even the greatest tyranny can be defeated by the actions of just a few.
It is now over 100 years since these brave women began the journey for the empowerment and liberation of women. In this time a lot has changed, South Africa today bears little resemblance to our brutal past largely because of the untold sacrifices of women throughout our history.
Women’s month is a tribute not only to the thousands of women who marched on that day in 1956, but also a tribute to the pioneers of the women’s movement in this country.
Forgood is honouring women during Women’s month. Do your bit by contributing directly to a Cause looking after and supporting the women of our nation…
