South African Women in Dialogue (SAWID) warmly congratulates Gender Links on 25 years of courageous leadership in advancing gender justice across the SADC region. For a quarter of a century, Gender Links has been a powerful force in shaping narratives, influencing policy, and amplifying the voices of women in media, governance, and communities.

Your transformative work over 25 years is not only a celebration of your achievements, but also of the lives improved, the systems strengthened, and the courageous advocacy that continues to shape a more just and inclusive future. Your work in promoting gender equality and safeguarding SRHR remains as vital today as ever.

“GL’s commitment to marginalised groups makes them a valuable partner in advancing the cause of ending violence against women and girls.”

“I have known this award-winning organisation from its humble beginnings in 2001 to the major regional force that it is in Southern Africa today. GL has an excellent reputation for its focus on results and financial accountability.”

"Asante for making time to walk this journey with us (and with me) - I have learnt and continue to learn ‘…once you see gender, you cannot unsee it’."

"The gender assessment became a key part of our comprehensive community assessment, enabling us to design interventions that address specific gender issues."

“I knew I was gender blind. I wanted to learn. The GL journey has made me a gender advocate. I care passionately about gender integration. It is important.”