Shakti is a national not-for-profit community organisation specialised in the area of women’s development, empowerment and domestic/family violence intervention, prevention and awareness.
They are a specialist provider of culturally competent support services for women, children and families of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin.
Services
24-hour multilingual Crisis Call service (0800SHAKTI)
Drop-in services
Case Management and advocacy services
Refuge services
Counselling/group therapy for women survivors of violence
Legal advocacy services and clinics
Family settlement, casework, services for youth by youth
Positive parenting programmes
Social work services including outreach work
Second chance life skills programme
Youth projects run by youth for youth
Awareness and training programmes for community advocates/volunteers
Location: Nationwide
Website: https://www.shakti-international.org/shakti-nz/
Phone: 0800 SHAKTI
