Sponsoring Organisation

Securing financing: Funding for the GBV Centre is raised equally in Switzerland and South Africa. As the Förderverein des Dialogs der Weltreligionen, we organise and manage fundraising activities in Switzerland. In South Africa, our partner, the Ring for Peace Cape Trust, raises funds locally.

These combined resources are channelled directly to the GBV Centre in Stellenbosch.

As the Swiss Association – officially “Förderverein des Dialogs der Weltreligionen” – we are responsible for fundraising and donor engagement in Switzerland, supporting the Stellenbosch GBV Centre through transparent governance, strategic partnerships and long-term financial sustainability, in close collaboration with the Ring for Peace Cape Trust.

Swiss Association

  • Schürer Wolfgang, Chairman of the Foundation Board​

  • Schürer Monika

  • Zigerlig Rainer – Bookkeeping, accounting

  • Reschke Thomas – Deacon/Catholic University Chaplain

  • Anker Markus – University Pastor/Lecturer in Theology

  • Shlomo Tikotchinski – Rabbi and Historian

  • Lanz Julia – Organizational Development & Leadership Consultant

Members of the Swiss Association

A big thank you to our current donors

Ring for Peace Cape Trust (RfPCT)

To provide a stable foundation for long-term impact, the Ring for Peace Cape Trust was established in 2020.

The Trust based in South Africa oversees strategic direction, implementation, and funding governance. It brings together senior leaders from healthcare, academia, and strategic advisory, supported by significant pro bono engagement.

  • Dr. Edwin Hertzog Chairman

  • Dr. Holger Wellmann

  • Bernard Pienaar

  • Carol van Zyl

  • Gale Shabangu

Members of the RfPCT

This structure ensures that philanthropic funding is used efficiently, transparently, and where it creates the greatest impact.

Donor support strengthens coordination, specialist capacity, training, and continuity of care — complementing public funding and reducing systemic gaps.

Swiss philanthropy plays a key role in sustaining a model built on accountability, collaboration, and measurable outcomes.

Julia Lanz

“The GBV Centre creates a sustainable structure for rapid assistance, legal support and long-term social reintegration.”