BY ANDREW DLAMINI
MBABANE – Bawss Foundation has joined forces with Instacash, e-Bet, Mbabane Superspar, and the Times of Eswatini to address period poverty among underprivileged girls through a sanitary pads donation drive, yesterday at Mbabane Superspar.
Founder of Bawss Foundation Anele Shabangu emphasized the importance of ensuring every girl has access to menstrual hygiene products and can attend school without interruption.
“Period poverty is real. It is sad to see girls missing school because they cannot afford a pack of pads. As a foundation, we have made it our mission to try and keep these girls in school while managing their periods.” said Shabangu in the report of Times of Eswatini.
Cheeks Mnguni Nxumalo, Managing Director of Instacash, expressed the company’s privilege in being part of this initiative.
“The girl child is close to our hearts. I am happy that we are here today, and I wish we could see this initiative replicated in different places.” Nxumalo stated.
The campaign started at Mbabane Superspar yesterday, Nxumalo called for more partners to join the cause, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to increase the campaign’s reach and gather more sanitary pads.
The campaign, which began yesterday, is scheduled to run until December 31st.
e-Bet Marketing Manager Nobanzi Shongwe shared insights into their decision to partner with Bawss Foundation. Shongwe affirmed that the collaboration stems from a shared belief in giving back to the community, particularly in addressing the challenges faced by young girls due to period poverty.
