Foundation for Victims of Crime (FOVOC)
The Foundation for Victims of Crime (FOVOC) is a registered NPO that empowers and supports survivors of crime and gender-based violence. FOVOC operates a residential shelter for abused women and children (ages 18–59), provides professional counselling, restorative justice services, vocational training, victim rights education, and community crime prevention programmes. Its main office is in Mpumalanga, with satellite offices at Phola, Ogies, and Vosman police stations.
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About the Foundation for Victims of Crime (FOVOC)
The Foundation for Victims of Crime (FOVOC) is a registered South African NPO dedicated to empowering and supporting victims of crime and gender-based violence. The organisation provides a comprehensive range of free services to help survivors rebuild their lives and regain dignity.
FOVOC operates primarily in Mpumalanga province — its confirmed main office number is 013 656 0742, with satellite offices at Phola, Ogies, and Vosman police stations. A Cape Town contact number (073 463 4253) appears in some sources; callers should confirm which office they are reaching before visiting.
Services Offered
- Residential shelter for abused women and children: accommodates women aged 18–59 with their children for up to 6 months (case-dependent); shelter is open 24 hours
- Counselling services: compassionate counselling for GBV and crime survivors throughout their healing journey
- Psychosocial support: emotional and psychological care for victims of crime and GBV
- Restorative justice services: helping victims find closure and rebuild their lives through structured restorative practices
- Advocacy for GBV victims: championing survivors' rights and working toward systemic changes to prevent GBV
- Victim rights education: informing victims of the seven rights enshrined in the Victims' Charter of South Africa (2004) — including the right to dignity, privacy, protection, assistance, information, compensation, and restitution
- Crime prevention and victim empowerment: equipping communities with knowledge and tools to prevent crime and support victims
- Vocational training: skills development for shelter residents including pedicure, manicure, sewing, gardening, crocheting, and jam making to support economic independence upon departure
Shelter Details
- Capacity: abused women (18–59) with children
- Maximum stay: 6 months (merit-dependent)
- Hours: 24 hours (shelter); main office 8am–4pm weekdays
Satellite Offices (Mpumalanga)
- Phola Police Station: 083 509 1940
- Ogies Police Station: 083 509 1940
- Vosman Police Station: 013 656 0742
Provincial Note
⚠️ The FOVOC website (fovoc.org) states the organisation is based in Mpumalanga. A Cape Town contact (073 463 4253) appears in some Western Cape directories — this may be an older listing, a satellite office, or a different organisation. Verify which office serves the Cape Town area before referring clients.
Who They Serve
Women (18–59) and their children fleeing domestic violence, intimate partner violence, rape, or other GBV; victims of crime across Mpumalanga.
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