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Faith · Hope · Transformation

Protecting women and children. Restoring hope.

The Purple Butterfly Foundation is committed to creating a practical pathway from survival to restoration through protection, faith, skills development, meaningful work and opportunity.

Our Foundation

A pathway from survival to restoration

We believe every woman and child deserves safety, dignity, skills, opportunity and a future that is not defined by abuse.

Protection

Creating access to safety, emergency assistance, secure accommodation and support for women and children escaping abusive environments.

Transformation

Providing skills development, education, mentorship, personal development and opportunities that enable survivors to regain confidence and transform their circumstances.

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Restoration

Supporting sustainable employment, entrepreneurship, financial independence, stable housing and reintegration into society.

Our Biblical Foundation

Created with purpose

“For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.”
Ephesians 2:10

Our belief

We believe every survivor has inherent value, God-given potential and a purpose beyond the circumstances they have endured.

We are not simply helping women survive; we are helping them rebuild, work, create, provide and discover their purpose again.

The Purple Butterfly journey

From brokenness and survival into strength, dignity, independence, purpose and renewed hope. The butterfly represents transformation and the possibility of a restored future.

Our Programmes

Practical pathways to independence

Vocational Skills Training

Practical, hands-on training in sewing, embroidery, beauty, design and more.

Mentorship & Life Skills

Personal development, life skills and mentorship for lasting transformation.

Safe Accommodation

Emergency and transitional safe housing for women and children.

Employment & Enterprise

Connecting survivors to jobs, internships and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Emotional Support

Support groups and trauma-informed care for healing and wholeness.

Education & Empowerment

Education programmes that open doors to a brighter future.

A specific opportunity

Help us establish an embroidery workshop

The Foundation is currently seeking financial support and equipment donations, particularly industrial embroidery factory machines, sewing machines, overlockers, embroidery equipment, cutting tools, fabrics, industrial threads and haberdashery materials.

Support the Workshop
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