About Us
Introduction
ISO: Derived from a Xhosa (South African language) word meaning an “Eye”.
This is symbolic in our mission and vision. We have our eye on every client that we desire to help, develop and mentor. We see the final product of who you are and what you can be to achieve your goals in life. We see the abilities and strengths an individual has and it is our mandate and responsibility to help them discover that for themselves through the services that we will render.
Iso social services and projects is an organization that emerges from the increase in social issues that affect vulnerable women and youth (girls). Looking into their social issues, Iso presents therapeutic counselling, educational support groups and psychosocial support as part of the solution. This is in striving to heal, equip and develop self-actualization, self-esteem and self-development in women, young girls who are exposed to dysfunctional social environment.
Mission
Restoring hope, love, dignity and purpose in abused and victimized girls and women.
Vision
To empower women and girls who have directly or indirectly been victims of violence.
Our Objectives
- To support women who are survivors of violence in developing resilience and healing.
- To fast track our services and enhance the quality and access of services for women and girls.
- To bring about the social and psychological reintegration of survivors into the community.
- Raise awareness of the problem, its prevention, consequences and on the provision of support.
- Improve prevention, protection and provision of support services for women and girls affected and at risk of multiple forms of gender based violence in communities.
Our Services
- Therapeutic counselling and psychosocial support
- Awareness and educational programs
- Victim empowerment programs
- Community work campaigns
- Support groups (educational and therapeutic)
- Mentorship programs
The main activities comprise of group sessions that are both educational and therapeutic in nature. Individual counselling sessions are offered to severely impacted individuals and referred to specialist institutions.
Partnering Organisations
Involvement of other organisations
