NO MORE STIGMA
12th Annual
Recovery Walk
Cape Town
A celebration of recovery from addiction and mental illness — out loud, in public, in the heart of the city.
Saturday, 10 October 2026
Central Methodist Mission, Cape Town CBD
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NPO 193-592
Registered non-profit organisation
11 years
Walking Cape Town since 2015
100% volunteer
Volunteer-run, no paid staff
THE ASK
A Call for Recovery Recognition
We are asking government and the City of Cape Town to recognise recovery as a visible, celebrated part of our communities — and to support the people, events and voices that make recovery possible. Our memorandum sets out what that support should look like in practice.
What the memorandum asks for
- Recognise the Recovery Walk
- Support recovery-friendly public spaces
- Provide funding and logistical support
- Amplify recovery and lived experience
- Include lived experience in decision-making
WHAT WE DO
Four things we do, every single year
We Celebrate
Recovery is real and possible. Addiction and mental illness can affect anyone, with millions of South Africans experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.
We Show Solutions
Recovery takes many paths. Recovery Walk Cape Town celebrates diverse journeys and connects people with support, resources and community.
We Change Perception
Recovery is real and possible. Addiction and mental illness can affect anyone, with millions of South Africans experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.
We Provide Support
Recovery is a community effort. We celebrate recovery, honour those who support it, and stand alongside organisations and communities making recovery possible.
WHY PARTICIPATE
Three reasons people keep coming back
Community
You don’t have to walk alone. A welcoming and inclusive recovery community. Meaningful connection in a safe, sober space. A place to meet others, share experiences and feel part of something bigger
Recovery
Recovery deserves to be seen. People in recovery, people seeking recovery, and the people who support them. Real stories that remind us that recovery is possible and that addiction and mental illness can affect us all.
Advocacy
Walking together highlights recovery. People working in mental health, addiction treatment and community support come together to challenge stigma, raise awareness and create meaningful change.
GET INVOLVED
There is a place for you on this walk
Donate
Your donation helps make hope visible. As a volunteer-powered, not-for-profit organisation, we use every contribution to create a free celebration of recovery.
Volunteer
Give your time. Give your skills. Recovery Walk Cape Town is powered by volunteers, and every contribution helps make recovery visible in our community.
Get involved
RWCT celebrates recovery. Whether you’re recovering, supporting someone, working in recovery, or representing an organisation, join, share or donate.
Walk
Walk with us and stand alongside people in recovery, families and allies. Together, we make recovery visible and celebrate every recovery journey in our community.
ABOUT & HISTORY
Eleven years of walking, run entirely by volunteers
Recovery Walk Cape Town is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO 193-592) with no paid staff. Every walk since the first has been built by people in recovery and the people who love them.