message from our director, sam lehoko.
Since joining the organization in October 2021, I have learnt so much. Not only have I learnt more about myself, I have come to understand people far better than before and have come to know the true meaning of selfless service.
My decision to work on self, do the much-needed introspection and begin a journey of sobriety, have all led me to a place of peace, serenity, understanding and generosity.
My past includes a plethora of things; things that I finally chose to look at and face. The journey has been challenging. However, I now remain present in everything that I do, and choose to practice spiritual principles and values on a daily basis.
Having said that, I can confidently say that this is indeed, the essence of RADV.
Creating a space where you move from a place of fear, hardships, and pain, to a place of acceptance, resilience, freedom and growth.
I firmly believe and often remark that in order to help and support others, you need to start with yourself first. Making a decision to fill my very depleted cup, has allowed me to share the overflow of that cup with others.
I salute the founder, Zen Williams, for it is her very own journey that gave birth to and manifested in the founding of the organization, we call RISE. It is through overcoming her hardships, and her complete commitment to helping others who have been subjected to gender-based violence, that we have what we have today.
