16 Mams schools get sanitary pads to last months
Each learner received sanitary pads to last her about six months.
Thousands of sanitary pads were recently donated to almost all the schools in Mamelodi.
The donation was made by the Caring for Girls and Dischem Foundation through a local organisation called Why Me?
Rinah Semadi from Why Me? said each learner received sanitary pads to last her about six months.
Semadi said the truck loaded with loads of sanitary pads delivered sanitary pads to Mamelodi schools almost every day from 15-20 March.
“We made sure that we left no stone unturned by visiting all the schools. This will ensure all the girls have enough sanitary pads to last half a year,” said Semadi.
“Now it is no longer necessary for the girls to bunk classes.”
A total of 16 schools in Mamelodi received the sanitary pads.
Semadi said she approached both the foundations for donation aimed at assisting the girls.
“Growing up, our parents simply did not have money for such items and we had to miss class,” she said.
Semadi said she does not want to see these girls go through the same experience.
She said the learners can always look forward to go to school every day without any stress.
“I am grateful to both organisations. My wish is for God to bless them so that they can be able to help more girls,” said Semadi.
“We made sure that every school girl had enough sanitary pads to take home and we also made sure we left some for the school.
“The sanitary pads donated to the school was for backup in case a child run out of sanitary pads.”
Learners were happy to receive the donations.
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