Guild Cottage
At Guild Cottage we welcome 18 girl survivors of sexual abuse who represent all demographics in South Africa. Sexual abuse in South Africa as elsewhere cut across all cultural, religious and socio economic classes.
The girls are removed from their abusive circumstances and are referred to Guild Cottage by the courts. Our team of experts provide each child with appropriate therapy and help them to heal.
Most of the girls are placed in our care until they can reunite with their families. Those girls that are unable to reunite with their families are progressed to places that continue their training and healing. The aim is to assist these vulnerable girls to become well rounded and productive members of society.
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Guild Cottage is the only specialised residential treatment centre for survivors of sexual assault in South Africa.
Guild Cottage is registered as a Child and Youth Care Centre.
Guild Cottage is registered as a Child and Youth Care Centre.
Our Programmes
We Protect
Each girl is given the care and nurturing which will enable her to grow into a dignified empowered woman that has a rightful place in society and to this end she is given the full support to attend a suitable school until she has matriculated.
Many of our girls have been so injured by their experiences that they that they find it difficult to adapt to the conditions in normal schools. We take special care to place each one in a school that will cater for her unique needs.
We Facilitate
We facilitate the healing process of each girl individually
At Guild Cottage we employ a team of care givers and highly skilled professionals who are qualified in the various areas of therapy required.
Psychological therapy and care help girls work through the impact of abuse and the development of coping skills.
Environmental therapy teaches the girls independence and gives them life skills to set appropriate boundaries.
Family therapy helps to ensure that the girls once treated returns to a safe family environment. Parents and guardians are involved to help with the healing process.
Community Outreach
Education plays a vital role in the prevention of abuse. A qualified community worker educates vulnerable communities on how to prevent, recognize or respond to abuse.
Why only Girls?
The latest international research proves that remedial therapy and compassionate rehabilitation are better equipped in a single sex environment.
Residential Treatment
Guild Cottage is the only specialised residential treatment centre for survivors of sexual assault in South Africa.
Guild Cottage is registered as a Child and Youth Care Centre.
Under the childcare umbrella our organisation aims to restore the dignity of young girls, both mentally and physically in a safe home-style environment. We become the home away from what was home for girls in dire need of healing and dignity.
Provide a helping hand
Volunteer your time, leave a legacy or get your company involved
Volunteer
The best use of volunteer time is to develop ongoing fundraising activities by individuals, companies, businesses or schools. These people form the basis of our fundraising groups and can generate much needed funding through all sorts of different activities.
Leave a Legacy
Guild cottage has a Bequest Programme that allows our donors to leave a valuable legacy.
Please contact Nandisa Tilayi on 011 726 2102 to find out more.
Corporate donation
Guild cottage will provide all the necessary documentation for Company donations. We give detailed reports and Section 18 forms to all donors and look to forge ongoing relationships.
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