Caring4Girls recently distributed hygiene hampers to 555 female learners at Phakamani Secondary School in Etwatwa.
Caring4Girls was founded in response to millions of South African girls missing a significant number of school days per year, or dropping out of school completely, due to feminine hygiene issues.
The initiative provides sanitary packs as well as education around reproductive health.
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Engen, in partnership with the Imbumba Foundation, has now invested a total of R4.75-million in the Caring4Girls initiative since 2018.
During that time, 18 084 learners at 37 schools across all nine provinces have received feminine hygiene support to ensure that they approach their monthly cycles with confidence and dignity.
Engen’s managing director and CEO Yusa’ Hassan said they cannot thrive as an inclusive society if some learners are marginalised because they are unable to attend school due to feminine hygiene issues, which is why Engen is proud once again to partner with the Imbumba Foundation and contribute to the meaningful Caring4Girls initiative.
Imbumba Foundation CEO Richard Mabaso said that in addition to distributing sanitary towels amongst female learners, Caring4Girls also creates a voice for them.
“Caring4Girls provides health education on puberty and adolescence, demystifies menstrual-related myths and breaks down societal taboos while promoting positive body literacy and autonomy, as well as gender equality,” said Mabaso.
Mabaso acknowledged Engen for the compassion it has shown towards young girls and for making a generous contribution to the initiative.
Caring4Girls is endorsed by the Department of Basic Education and focuses on education and training on puberty and menstrual hygiene management, including the safe and environmentally responsible handling, usage and disposal of sanitary towels.
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