Imbumba Foundation and South32 close period poverty gap
Founder of the Imbumba Foundation located in Sandton, Richard Mabaso, shares his excitement with long-time partners South32 as they continue to change lives for the better.
Sandton-based non-profit organisation, Imbumba Foundation, recently teamed up with South32 to ensure essential goods, such as sanitary pads, are provided to schools all over South Africa including the north-east side of Johannesburg.
With reaching its 10-year mark, the foundation’s Caring4Girls campaign has raised funds to raise awareness on period poverty. Both entities visited East Bank High School located in Alexandra on July 21 to distribute sanitary towels to the learners and to discuss the importance of menstrual hygiene.
Imbumba Foundation founder Richard Mabaso said, “I am so grateful to the long-standing partnership that we have with South32… These long-term partnerships allow the Caring4Girls programme to ensure that thousands of girl children are continuously supported with menstrual health and hygiene. Furthermore, to afford young girls the opportunity to contribute economically and financially to society.”
According to the foundation, the partnership they have with other organisations, including South32, has led to a provision of 1.1 million sanitary pads that has helped over 12 000 girls.
South32 head of corporate affairs Noleen Dube concluded, “South32 is proud to support local communities, providing practical solutions to challenges and creating sustainable solutions that make a real difference. Our contribution to the Caring4Girls Programme will provide support for young females, helping them to avoid disruption to their schooling.”
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