04 Mar 2026

EquipHer Summit 2026, an initiative in response to the growing social challenges affecting women and girls across communities will be held at Kgari Sechele Senior SecondarySchool in Molepolole on Saturday.

The founder of EquipHer, Naomi Tese said the transformative summit would be held under the theme: A Healed Generation Builds A Healed Nation.

“We are bringing together voices that will challenge, heal awaken and activate women and girls across generations, she said.

She also noted that the event would feature stories of survivors, leadership conversations, worship and artistic expressions.

On the mandate of their organisation established in 2025, she said EquipHer was born out of compassion, awareness and commitment to finding meaningful solutions that promoted healing, dignity and empowerment for women.

 “I have walked closely with the realities many women face…. While I have not personally experienced abuse or violence, I have witnessed its impact on families and communities. Women cannot remain silent while others suffer,” she said.

She said the organisation was driven by a small but dedicated team, supported by volunteers, partners and community stakeholders.

“EquipHer is intentionally collaborative and impact-focused, rather than numbers-driven. We want to see women and girls change their mind-sets, stand with one another and foster a society that truly cares,” she said.

Tese said their vision was to build emotionally strong, informed and empowered women and girls who could navigate life with confidence, resilience and purpose.

Additionally, Tese said the organisation seeks to create spaces for prevention, healing, mentorship, and growth, while acknowledging that hardships should not define or destroy the future of women and children.

“We wish for a society where mothers are not blamed when their children struggle and where victims’ families are helped back on their feet. EquipHer aims to provide support before harm occurs, equipping women to become agents of change,” she said.

Tese added that EquipHer also draws inspiration from established organisations such as Emang Basadi and Women’s Shelter, while distinguishing itself through a preventive, holistic and community-based approach. ENDS