Foundation uplifts rural eSikhaleni schoolgirls

More schoolgirls benefitted from a sanitary pad drive at Ntabeni Primary School at Empembeni reserve outside eSikhaleni last week.

The programme, spearheaded by Andile Mbokazi of Owesifazane Ohlakaniphile Foundation, provided sanitary pads to Grade 7 pupils.

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‘I know the experience of not having sanitary pads, and I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.

‘I wanted to make sure our young sisters don’t have that experience, but can rather focus on their school work,’ said Mbokazi.

The community-based foundation aims to uplift the standard of living of local residents.

Since its establishment, the team has raised awareness about sexual and gender-based violence while providing support to orphanages and old-age homes.

It also heads various food parcel drives and feeding scheme programmes.

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