Ladies’ hygiene products donated at Glenvista Primary School
Community members dropped off donations at Mulbarton Pharmacy. A Grade 12 learner, who also runs a sanitary pad drive, chipped in with three large bags of products.
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Ladies’ hygiene products were donated to Glenvista Primary School on May 12 in response to the school’s request for assistance in the urgent need for these products for girls.
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Lynette Meyer, the health and social development portfolio committee member, sent a WhatsApp message to residents of Ward 23. Community members dropped off donations at Mulbarton Pharmacy.
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A Grade 12 learner who runs a sanitary pad drive chipped in with three large bags of products. The school staff also contributed by purchasing the product from their own pockets.
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The school welcomed the donations with so much joy that it was contagious. Meyer said she would continue the feminine hygiene drive and distribute the products where needed every month.
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Meyer thanked the Grade 12 learners, councillors Michael Sing and Rashida Landis and the health promotion practitioner of the Glenanda Clinic, Mandisa Nokwali.
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