The work you continue to do is truly inspiring and impactful. I am always grateful for opportunities to be associated with organisations that are genuinely transforming societies and improving the lives of communities. It is an honour to serve as Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee, contributing to strengthening governance while witnessing first-hand the meaningful work being done to change lives and create safe, inclusive spaces for all. Congratulations on this remarkable milestone. I wish Gender Links continued success as you advance your mission and continue supporting communities and individuals across the region for many more years to come.

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.

For a quarter of a century, you have advanced gender mainstreaming with clarity of purpose and steadiness of vision, restoring balance in a world that often leans toward inequity. The seeds sown by pioneers such as Chigedze Chinyepi (MHDSRIP), Gomolemo Rasesigo, Mma Ntsabane, Pamela Dube, Mma Tshire, and many other unsung heroes have tilled fertile ground for generations yet to come. May the next 25 years be marked by deeper inclusion, stronger voices, and a more just social architecture for all. 

After my first visit to the GL Cottages in 2022, Gender Links became my home, my safe space and opened endless opportunities for me and my organization, She-Hive. GL truly lives and practices human rights. They allowed me to be both a mother and a human rights advocate by supporting me to travel with my baby to international gatherings like the 2025 SADC HOS in Madagascar. This is the true definition of giving equal opportunity to women! Through amazing platforms, GL has fueled my massive personal growth. Kere ha e hole Genderlinks ha e hole!

“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.”