South African Women in Dialogue (SAWID)

We may be a few days into April, but the message remains important. This month, we reflect on inclusion, dignity and freedom for all. As we observe Autism Awareness Month, we are reminded that every child deserves to be seen, heard and protected.

As we reflect during Human Rights Month, we want to hear from you. What would true equality for women look like in your community? What needs to change? Let’s start the conversation

For over 20 years, SAWID has united women from every walk of life — across age, background, and experience in dialogue, advocacy, and collective action. The journey continues. #SawidOver20Years

South African women are reclaiming safety, dignity, and voice. Through dialogue, we continue to challenge gender-based violence at its roots. Ending gender-based violence begins with speaking up, listening, and a collective action towards women

Breast Cancer Awareness, and What works in Preventing Violence Against Women and Children. #SAWIDMasterClass #TrainingWorkshops #SawidLegacy #SAWID

Did you know? The SAWID Masterclasses continue SAWID’s legacy of initially providing up to 80 training workshops during five-day dialogues by providing 2-hour online training opportunities in areas as diverse as AI and Maximising the Potential of Chat GPT,

Ms Thoko Mpumlwana SAWID Trust Board Chairperson

Sawidians are committed to being self-reliant, independent and tolerant and being women of integrity who are confident and committed in their actions. These values reflect how we interact with each other and with all our communities of stakeholders.

SAWID has been led by values of patriotism, accountability and responsible citizenship. SAWID is not anti-government nor anti any political party, nor religion or belief system, provided it is within the ethos of building others, and respecting diversity and human rights.

The AfWID Review Session reaffirmed the importance of sustained dialogue and the continued strengthening of spaces that centre women’s voices in matters affecting their lives, their children, and their nations. #AfWIDReviewSession2026 #AfricanWomenInDialogue

Moments from the African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) Review Session we attended from 24th - 28th January 2026. In sharing space with women from different backgrounds, cultures, and origins, we were reminded that the challenges African women face often reflect a shared reality.

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South Africa is facing a national humanitarian crisis. Floods & fires have displaced thousands of families across multiple provinces. SAWID has activated a coordinated national disaster relief response. 📦 Donations urgently needed 🚫 No cash donations 📍 See poster for details

Your unwavering support makes it possible for SAWID to continue creating spaces for dialogue, empowerment, and lasting change for women and communities across South Africa.   Here’s to another year of purpose, partnership, and progress. Together, we make the vision possible.

As we step into a new year, we pause to say thank you to every sponsor, volunteer, service provider, participant, and stakeholder who walked with us this past year.

Merry Christmas from all of us at SAWID! This festive season, we celebrate the power of compassion, unity, and hope. May your holidays be filled with love and gratitude.   #MerryChristmas #SAWID #SeasonOfGiving #WomenInCommunity

SAWID continues to build on insights about women's productive self-reliance and women's agency learnt from these champions of women's development.

Personal Status Code of August 1956, just as South Africa was commemorating the 50th anniversary of the historic Women’s March to the Union Building in August 1956, it was agreed to explore ways to celebrate these two milestones jointly on International Women’s Day.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane to discussions between SAWID and our Tunisian counterparts, the UNFT. We recognized the complementarity in both our organizations, and as it transpired the Tunisian women were celebrating the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the