Advocates for Change break down barriers and talk the talk
"The aim of this educational programme was to discuss the relationship that school-going children have with... yes... pads, periods and pregnancy"
Young women may often find it difficult to speak openly about the topic of menstruation, but the Unyaka Wakho Youth Foundation, Advocates for Change has created a platform where frank and informative discussions can be held.
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The group of young women recently hosted a campaign entitled ‘Pads, Periods & Pregnancy’.
They targeted Grade 7 learners in Rensburgdrift and extended a further invite to other female community members.
“The aim of this educational programme was to discuss the relationship that school-going children have with… yes… pads, periods and pregnancy. We asked and helped them deal with how they feel about themselves and their menstrual cycles,” said Unyaka Wakho Youth Foundation, Advocates for Change founder Deborah Gamede.
In addition, 100 packs of sanitary pads were distributed to young women.
“Our special thanks go to Sarah Masimanela, who lives in Gauteng, for donating the sanitary pads,” added Mrs Gamede.
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