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Phoebe was just a puppy...
Phoebe was tortured for days by three children, acting on the instruction of their father, who believed the puppy had cursed a newborn child.
She was beaten. Stoned. Hung from a tree by her jaw.
In the end, she was doused in methylated spirits, set on fire, and suffered fractures across her entire body.
A local woman, alerted by Phoebe’s screams, intervened and rushed her to safety. After emergency treatment, she was flown to South Africa for critical surgeries.
Despite everything, Phoebe showed trust. She welcomed people. She responded with affection. She chose connection over fear.
Her survival raised a deeper question: What leads children to commit such acts—and how can it be prevented?
That question became the foundation of the Cactus Animal Shelter & Children’s Education Centre. Because rescuing animals is not enough. We have to teach empathy before cruelty takes root.
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Trauma is a constant reality for many communities. Trauma does not end when the event is over. It continues impacting how people think, feel, and function every day. Survivors of gender-based violence, psychological and physical abuse, armed conflict, and displacement often face overwhelming barriers to recovery. Access to trauma care is limited, and for many, financially out of reach.
Without support, survivors may experience chronic emotional distress, physical health complications, social isolation, and an inability to rebuild their lives. The effects extend beyond individuals to families, communities, and future generations.
The Trauma Relief Fund exists to ensure that healing is not a privilege, but a possibility. Through Global Empathy Project, this fund provides access to therapy, medical care, rehabilitation, and community-based support for those who would otherwise go without.
How the Project Works
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Direct financial support: The fund covers the cost of therapy, medical treatment, and rehabilitation services for individuals in need.
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Holistic care model: Support extends beyond immediate treatment to include psychological, physical, and social recovery.
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Targeted intervention: Priority is given to individuals affected by gender-based violence, abuse, conflict, and displacement.
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Rehabilitation and reintegration: Programs help survivors rebuild independence, stability, and connection within their communities.
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Partnership-driven delivery: Support is coordinated alongside broader initiatives, including trauma counseling, safe spaces, and community programs.
A Proven, Integrated Approach
The Trauma Relief Fund is part of a broader ecosystem of care. Integrated facilities and programs, including trauma counselling, community support spaces, and holistic healing environments, support individuals across every stage of recovery.
This approach recognizes that healing is not a single intervention. Healing requires continuity, stability, and community.
By connecting financial support with real services and environments, the fund ensures that care is accessible, coordinated, and effective.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Your contribution directly enables:
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Access to trauma counselling and psychological support
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Medical treatment and ongoing care for physical recovery
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Safe pathways toward rehabilitation and reintegration
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Long-term support systems that help prevent cycles of trauma
Your contribution offers sustained support that allows individuals to rebuild their lives, and prevents generational consequences.
Why this Matters
When trauma goes unaddressed, its effects ripple outward and impact health, economic opportunity, and social cohesion.
When individuals are supported, they regain stability, reconnect with their communities, and begin to rebuild their lives.
Supporting recovery is not only about healing individuals. It is about strengthening the foundation of entire communities.
