Caring4Girls visited Kopanang Secondary School and Bonginsimbi Secondary School on Friday, October 22 to distribute hygiene hampers to one thousand girls who are learners.
Caring4Girls was established after it was noticed that millions of South African girls miss a significant number of school days per year or drop out of school due to feminine hygiene issues.
Engen, in partnership with the Imbumba Foundation, invested a total of R4.75 million in the Caring4Girls initiative since 2018.
Another 5 768 female learners across South Africa will receive feminine hygiene hampers, courtesy of investment by Engen, ensuring that no school days are missed due to monthly cycles, especially in the build-up to the year-end exams.
Over 18 000 learners at 37 schools across all nine provinces have received feminine hygiene support to ensure that they approach their monthly cycles with confidence and dignity.
The initiative provides sanitary packs as well as education around reproductive health.
“We cannot thrive as an inclusive society if some learners are marginalized because they are unable to attend school due to feminine hygiene issues, which is why Engen is proud to once again partner with the Imbumba Foundation and contribute to the meaningful Caring4Girls initiative,” said Engen managing director and CEO, Yusa’ Hassan.
Imbumba Foundation CEO, Richard Mabaso says that in addition to distributing sanitary towels amongst female learners, Caring4Girls also creates a voice for them.
“Caring4Girls provides health education on puberty and adolescence, clarify menstrual related myths and breaks down societal taboos, whilst promoting positive body literacy and autonomy, as well as gender equality,” he added.
Mabaso acknowledged Engen for the compassion it has shown towards young girls and for making a generous contribution to the initiative.
Caring4Girls is endorsed by the Department of Basic Education and focuses on education and training on puberty and menstrual hygiene management, including the safe and environmentally responsible handling, usage and disposal of sanitary towels.
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