Miss Pre Teen SA supports TembisaPadDrive
Dunja (10) donated over 100 packets of sanitary pads to the project on August 29.
As part of her monthly projects, Miss Pre Teen South Africa 2015 Dunja Sargent, showed support to the TembisaPadDrive organisation.
Dunja (10) donated over 100 packets of sanitary pads to the project on August 29.
The grade 5 pupil from Laerskool Birchleigh said she wanted to help girls who are in need of sanitary pads in Tembisa.
“Lack of sanitary towels reduces school attendance in the country. I thank the ladies who founded this type of project and everyone who helped me make the donation possible,” she said.
Dunja has been involved in several charity events since she began modelling at the age of seven.
She urged people to support charity initiatives and to consider those in need of help.
When asked how she tackles her modelling and school, she said her education comes first.
Dunja is also a caretaker to seven pets at her home.
She said when she grows up she wants to be a veterinarian.
Her message to the youth is, “Life is a journey – be the change you want to be”.
One of the TembisaPadDrive’s organisers, Ms Boitumelo Nqai, said they appreciate the the donation.
“We thank Dunja for showing her support. Her support really overwhelmed us. At her age, it is rare to find young girls supporting initiatives. The greatest gratitude goes to her parents who supported her and stood by her throughout the collection of sanitary towels. We are pleading for more support of sanitary pad donations from communities,” she said.
