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i Matter

Our goal is to empower women and children to realize their full potential and create a ripple effect of positivity that transforms families, communities and society as a whole.

We strive to achieve our purpose by positively impacting one woman and one child at a time, and we believe that even the smallest positive impact can create a significant change in the world.

What we do

We are proud to present our diverse range of initiatives and programs.

Education & Awareness

Psycholsocial Support & Care

Empowerment

Advocacy for Policy & Social Changes.

Partnerships & collaborations

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About Us

I Matter is dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting women and children who are victims and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), mental health disorders and social crime to fulfil their purpose. We provide psychosocial support to women and children who are victims, survivors and or witnesses of Gender based violence and social ills and poverty.

We envision a world where every individual impacted by GBV, mental health disorders and social crime receives the support they need to heal, grow, and thrive.

I Matter was founded in 2017 by Natalie Abrahams, who recognised the need for a comprehensive support system for victims and survivors of GBV and social crime in her community.

In 2023 January, the organization was introduced as a full time service in the community. Since then, we have served over 2000 diverse children in our local schools and more than 1800 men, women and children through our workshops and community awareness and prevention campaigns.

The NPO is registered with Department of Social Development and with SARS as a PBO for tax rebates on donations and sponsorships.

Vision and Mission

Our goal is to empower individuals to realize their full potential and create a ripple effect of positivity that transforms communities and society as a whole.

We strive to achieve our purpose by positively impacting one person at a time, and we believe that even the smallest positive impact can create a significant change in the world.

Founding member & CEO

Natalie is an accomplished leader, entrepreneur, author, mentor and coach with over 25 years of experience in the logistics industry. She has expertise in business development, PA, and staff wellness initiatives, and has won international awards for coaching and speaking. She is also the founder and host of the Annual Girl! You Know I Matter Women’s Conferences (7th annual will be hosted in 2024) and is a vocal activist against gender-based violence.  Her passion for people is evident in the commitment to serving and helping other realise their own potential.

Major Accomplishments:

  • Influential Woman 2023 BIG M Productions

  • 2023 AfriCAN Authors Honoree Awards 2023 with the other 12 authors of Made to Last

  • 100 Days Representative 2023 /2024 – End GBV Collective 2023/24

  • End GBV Collective partner

  • 2023 Woman of Stature Awards – Woman in Coaching & Mentoring Finalist

  • 2023 Hosted 6 annual GYKIM women’s empowerment & wellness retreats in 2 countries

  • 2023 Olympus International Awards – HERA Award South Africa

  • 2022 Gender Mainstreaming Awards – Positive Role Model Gauteng Finalist

  • 2023 Gender Mainstreaming Awards – Professional Services South Africa Finalist

  • 2022 Author of 2 Auto-biographies Get Up and Go On and While I’m Waiting

  • Corporate SHERO – Imperial 2020-2022

  • Published an Anthology (13 women contributed) – Made To last

  • 2022 Contributor to Anthology (27 women contributed) – Motherhood Honesty

  • Women On IT Show Guest 2022 – Europe Based NGO

  • Women in ETFs EMEA Mentor 2020 -2021

  • Mentor for The Passionate Professional & US Embassy in two different roles

  • Speaker at the IPM 63rd & 64th annual conferences

  • FNB SMME Advisory Board Member 2017 – 2018 IPM Awards & Conference Committee member 2015 – 2018 Margaret Hirst Women in Business Award

  • 2018 Inspirational Women Awards 2017,

  • 2nd runner up Finalist – Esther Women in Coaching 2016

HIGHLIGHTS OF SOME PAST PROJECTS

What’s your story – Healing the family workshop collaborations with Heartlines

Fathers Matter workshop collaborations with Heartlines

Parenting workshop

Trauma release for GBV victims collaborations with Mental Wellness Initiatives

I Lead Value Based workshop at primary school

100 menstrual cup distribution