Questions and answers

Men for Change is a South African non-profit. We keep a moderated public record of the harm men face, from violent crime to false accusations, and we help men report what happened to them and find support.

So that this harm is visible to communities, the media and policymakers. When men's experiences are recorded in one place and checked by a moderator, they are much harder to ignore.

Approved reports appear on the map, as stories and in the statistics. These pages show only reports that a moderator has reviewed and approved, with identifying details removed.

Go to the report page and tell us what happened. It takes about five minutes, and you do not need to give your name or create an account.

No. Accounts are optional. If you choose to create one, you can follow your reports in one place.

You get a tracking code, and a moderator reviews your report before anything is published. The moderator removes details that could identify you or anyone else. Only approved reports appear on the public map, stories and statistics.

Enter your tracking code, which looks like MFC-7KD3QX2P, on the tracking page. Keep the code somewhere safe, because you need it to check your report's status.

No. A report to Men for Change adds to a public record, but it does not open a criminal case. To do that, go to a police station; our guide on opening a case explains how. If you are in danger right now, call 10111, or 112 from a cell phone.

Reports are anonymous by default: you do not need to give your name or create an account. Before anything is published, a moderator removes details that could identify you.

Locations are rounded to about 1 km, and your exact location is never stored. A published report shows the general area, not your home or street.

Only the support team. Your contact details are never published with your report.

Yes, at any time. This is your right under POPIA, South Africa's privacy law. Our privacy policy explains how we handle your information.

No. We do not provide counselling, legal representation or shelters, and we do not have a phone or WhatsApp line. Our resources page lists helplines that can help, and you can reach our support team through the contact page.

When you make a report, tick that you would like support and leave your contact details; only the support team sees them. You can also contact the support team directly through the contact page.

Call SAPS on 10111, or 112 from a cell phone. For an ambulance, call 10177. Men for Change is not an emergency service, so please do not wait for a reply from us.

Please reach out now. Call the SADAG Suicide Crisis Helpline on 0800 567 567 or Lifeline South Africa on 0861 322 322, both open 24 hours a day. If your life is in immediate danger, call 10177, or 112 from a cell phone. Our guide If you are thinking about suicide may also help.

The GBV Command Centre helps people of all genders, 24 hours a day, on 0800 428 428. The law protects men from domestic violence just as it protects women, and you can apply for a protection order at your Magistrate's Court. Our resources page lists more helplines.

Legal Aid South Africa gives free legal help to people who qualify, and its Advice Line is 0800 110 110. University law clinics may also be able to help. Our guide on finding legal help you can afford explains your options.

You can give once by card through Yoco's secure checkout. You can also pay by EFT into our Standard Bank account, using your personal reference.

Yes. Monthly giving works by stop order, which you set up with your bank. Card payments are once-off.

Yes. Email us and quote your reference, and we will confirm your donation.

Not at the moment. Men for Change cannot currently issue Section 18A tax certificates.

Get in touch through the volunteer contact page and tell us a little about yourself and how you would like to help.

Yes, we are open to working with organisations that share our aims. Contact us through the partnership contact page.

Please send media enquiries through the media contact page.