The 28th of May is recognised as World Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Day.
Roedean School (SA) partners up with Blossom Care to raise awareness and to help play their part in solving period poverty.
Period Poverty is a serious issue that affects up to 30% of young girls of school going age in South Africa. The pandemic results in these girls losing up to an average of 3-5 days of school every month. This coupled with the social taboos that still exist around menstruation negatively affect development outcomes for girls in township schools (our targeted focus group).
From 28 May till 28 July, you can play your part in breaking the cycle of period poverty for as little as R250 to provide pads for a year and afford each girl the maximum number of days that she needs to attend school for a brighter tomorrow. The proceeds generated will be allocated to the Roedean School (SA) corporate social responsibility partner; Phedišang Community Development Project in Limpopo.
From the 4-10 August, students will further take the lead in a women’s health initiative within the Phedišang Community as the next step to breaking the cycle centred around the girl-child.
‘Empowering access to education as girls transition to womanhood, by removing the potential for feeling ashamed and restoring dignity, uplifts so many in our society. Roedean is grateful for our relationship with Blossom which enhances our ability to have a significant positive impact on lives beyond our gates.’ (Annabel Roberts, 2023)
The change starts with you. Donate now: https://blossomcare.co.za/donate/
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About Blossom Care Solutions
Blossom Care Solutions is a mission-centric social enterprise, focused on the manufacture, marketing, sales and distribution of sanitary pads in township and rural markets across South Africa. We exist to eliminate period poverty and improve development outcomes for girls in grades 5-12, in areas where we are located; create jobs that are sustainable, via a deliberate women centred approach; and to establish small Black-owned, women-led businesses via our social franchise model.
About Phedišang Community Development Project
The project is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) located in the Maruleng District of Limpopo and focuses on providing essential services to vulnerable children. The organisation offers psycho-social support and nutritious meals to these children. Operating through five centers, Phedišang Community Development Project serves as a safe haven, offering homework supervision as well as assistance with social welfare documentation and healthcare, ensuring the holistic well-being of the children.
