Gender Equity and Reconciliation International (GERI) held its first inaugural workshop in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, a couple of weeks ago with a group of 18 women and men from Helenvale community. This community of leaders, activists and AVP facilitators experienced the depth of healing, forgiveness and liberation that came with sharing their stories with courage and compassion. The safe forum of the Gender Equity and Reconciliation process was a transformative space, much needed in the Helenvale community. We are deeply grateful to Shena Lamb-du Plessis for the invitation to introduce this important work, and we look forward to developing this collaboration.
With appreciation from the GERI facilitation team, Lesley Thomas and Zanele Khumalo
