Group 1 Renault The Glen and Dignity Dreams join hands to keep 100 girls in school

Group 1 Renault The Glen and Dignity Dreams were honoured to help change the lives of 100 girls at Kibler Park Secondary School by giving them dignity bags that included washable sanitary pads on March 10.

Tandi Potgieter, a board member of Dignity Dreams and Confidence Rabutla from Group 1 Renault The Glen, joined Dignity Dreams CEO Sharon Gordon to distribute the dignity bags to the learners.

Renault SA and Group 1 Auto, through Renault The Glen, support schools and promote educational opportunities for children.

The dealer principal of Group 1 Renault The Glen, George Stegmann, said it is vital that they make an impact on the local community.

“By donating dignity bags to the Grade Eights in Kibler Park Secondary School each year, we will help ensure that the girls don’t miss school due to not having access to sanitary wear.

“The washable sanitary pads last up to four years. This is life-changing and will help keep these girls in school.”
Gordon also spoke to the girls about menstrual health education.

“Dignity Dreams is an NPO that manufactures and distributes washable sanitary wear to girls and women from disadvantaged and at-risk communities, along with menstrual health education. Dignity Dreams washable pads are also an integral part of the green economy. One washable pad replaces 144 disposable pads and lasts up to 48 months.

”At Dignity Dreams, we have four goals that enable girls in school. First, by providing girls with washable, multi-use pads, we give them an opportunity to participate fully in school.

“Second, by empowering small and medium-sized enterprises, our products are manufactured by sewers building their own business. We skill, teach and provide a safe place to manufacture.

“Third, through menstrual hygiene management education, we teach menstrual health to young girls, boys, parents, community leaders, influencers and teachers. We are expanding this goal this year. Please purchase your copy of My Body #NoShame to teach a girl about her body.

“And last, it is all about sustainability. Our pads last about 48 months. For each Dignity Dreams washable pad, we replace 144 disposable pads. Our pads are ecologically friendly and should be worn by every woman who cares about our planet. We also comply with 10 out of 17 of the Global Sustainable Goals,” said Gordon.

Sharon said the Dignity Dreams brand not only provides a sustainable solution but includes education in the distribution process.