THE Glenwood Community Church Daughters of Hope Outreach Ministry thanked sponsors, donors and volunteers whose generosity helped provide approximately 1000 sanitary pads to 500 learners at Durban Girls’ Secondary School.

The sanitary pad drive, which ran from June 21 to July 31, was aimed at supporting young girls affected by period poverty and ensuring that they could attend school with dignity.

Daughters of Hope said the success of the initiative was made possible by the overwhelming support received from the community.

“We give all glory and praise to God, for without Him, nothing would have been possible,” the group said. “We would like to express our deepest gratitude to every sponsor, partner, and community member who made this initiative possible.”

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Among those acknowledged were Glenwood Community Church and Preschool, whose pastor, principal, bursar and parents supported the initiative, as well as Prop4U and St Monica’s for sponsoring sanitary pads. The group also thanked 10-year-old Deeveesha Shriaya Pillay and her mother, Vijay Pillay, for their fundraising efforts, which raised R3400 towards the purchase of sanitary products, and Simple Edge for the team T-shirts and financial contribution towards the drive.

“An initiative of this magnitude relies entirely on a passionate community stepping up to help,” said Daughters of Hope. “Whether you donated a single pack or assisted behind the scenes, your support ensured that young women in our community know they are loved, seen, and supported.”

Daughters of Hope also expressed its gratitude to volunteers for their contributions. The group said the drive had demonstrated the impact that could be achieved when a community worked together.

“As principal Anele Mkhize highlighted, the need remains high on a daily basis. Our mission ‘to make sure that no girl child is left behind’ does not end here,” the group said.

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