The Sanitary Pad Drive came about as a result of understanding that women in impoverished areas do not have access to items considered as a basic human right. In an announcement recently it was mentioned that approximately 7 million women in South Africa does not have access and cannot afford to buy sanitary pads. It is alarming that globally the World Bank estimates that at least 500 million women lack access to facilities to manage their menstruation, this has been named period poverty.
In Africa, 1 in 10 women miss school on a daily basis and many women make use of unhygienic methods to manage their menstruation. This is a significant issue not only does this cause harm to one’s health but also prevent women from going to school. Education is required to assist people facing the adversity of poverty, therefore we realised the need for providing sanitary pads.
Despite setting a target of a mere 0,02% of South Africa’s need being 2,000 sanitary pad packs, we also understand that this small contribution my assist women in impoverished communities. We managed to collect 2,578 (130% of target) sanitary pad packs through the mercy of the Almighty and each of your support in making this possible.
We have been afforded the opportunity to distribute these sanitary pads to schools in Lotus River and Lavender Hill, to the Vrygrond Community as well as to women homes in our surrounding communities. We aimed to allocate these packs to 1,300 women to provide them with comfort and proper hygiene for at least two months.
To all the women, hope you having an enjoyable Women’s Day and remember that being a woman is your superpower.
See below a few pics of the Sanitary Drive. Pics to be uploaded as sanitary pads is distributed. Thanks to all the sponsors for your support, it is appreciated.
Falaah Foundation 