Empowering Women: Hocus Pocus Help launches new drive
Hocus Pocus Help is dedicated to empowering girls and young women in need this Women's Month with a new drive to collect sanitary pads, tampons and deodorant.
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IN celebration of Women’s Month, Hocus Pocus Help has initiated a campaign to collect essential sanitary products, including sanitary pads, tampons and deodorants. This drive is dedicated to ensuring young girls have uninterrupted access to education during their menstrual cycles.
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Merle Henning, the media liaison for Hocus Pocus Help, shared insights into the drive’s objectives and the vital impact it aims to make. “We are organising a drive to collect sanitary products, including pads and tampons, for redistribution in local schools to ensure that girls have access to these essential items during their periods,” said Henning.
“Our goal is to empower girls by enabling them to attend school during their menstrual cycles without interruption. Access to sanitary products helps prevent them from missing out on schoolwork and falling behind, which is crucial for their education and future,” she emphasised.
She added that supporting this cause provides girls with the confidence to attend school without worries related to their menstrual health. It’s a step towards equality in education, ensuring that periods are no longer a barrier to their learning and development.
Donations can be dropped off at the Hocus Pocus Help shop at 259 Marine Drive, The Bluff.
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