Uhuru Mbele from Tosunga Baninga
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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 GBVTosunga Baninga has an overnight shelter that is inclusive of lesbian and bisexual womxnGive 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? 081 321 8400 [email protected] #tosungabaninga #'helpingyoutohelpothers #speakingthroughmyworld #engb #wedonthave safespaces #intersectionalfeminsim 
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