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About Us


About Us
At the heart of GRIT lies a deeply personal ‘why.’ In 2020, tragedy struck within our founder’s family when her 19-year-old niece, nine months pregnant, lost her life due to Gender-Based Violence. This heart-wrenching incident became the catalyst for the birth of GRIT NGO and our revolutionary GRIT mobile app.
Driven by the belief that technology can be a force for good, we are on a mission to break down barriers survivors face in reporting violence and achieving justice. Our ‘why’ is rooted in ensuring more people not only report their cases but, more importantly, have their voices heard and their experiences acknowledged.
We acknowledge and address the contextual challenges surrounding GBV in South Africa, especially among women, children and youth.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing GBV, download our GRIT reporting app or contact our Whatsapp line: 072 737 8819
"GRIT's understanding and commitment to providing a safe, confidential space for survivors has been so important and is so crucial. I only wish the GRIT app existed years ago to offer the support I desperately needed when I was younger.”









Our Team.
At GRIT, we're fueled by a team of young, dynamic, and innovative minds. Our all-female leadership is filled with a range of expertise - all of which is strengthened by their unwavering dedication to creating change.

Leonora
Founder & Managing Director

Chulumanco
Legal support

Zanele
Research Lead

Ronel
Operations Manager

Kwenzokuhle
Community Facilitator

Lebogang
Tech Liaison

Shamryn
Head of Marketing/Communications & Corporate Partnerships

Our Board.
GRIT benefits from a unique leadership structure: a combined Board of Governors from South Africa and the UK. This dynamic duo brings together a wealth of expertise and extensive support networks, ensuring we effectively serve the needs of women across borders.

Varaidzo Magodo-Matimba
Chairperson

Rachel
Treasurer

Saninke
Non-Executive Director

Lindsay
Non-Executive Director

Ntsitile
Secretary
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Emma
UK Board
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