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“If men bled once a month, sanitary products would be free. Condoms are free and sanitary products are not, it is a failure of justice.” Siv Ngesi

3 in 10 girls miss one week of school. Contribute to make a difference

What is our Mission

TO END PERIOD POVERTY AND EMPOWER WOMEN THROUGH AWARENESS

The MENstruation Foundation, is a nonprofit organisation that fights period poverty and gives women dignity. Girls in South Africa miss school and stay at home because of menstruation. The culture of silence around menstruation limits the ability of women and girls to equally participate in society. It undermines their social status and self-esteem. We give women the right to go to school, play sport, go to work and participate in life despite not being able to afford sanitary products.

13500

Clothing & Toiletry Packs Donated

11880000

Sanitary Products Donated

95000

Food Meals Donated

4500

Litres of Milk Donated

1710

SME People Training Provided

5500

Nappies Donated

What is our Vision

128 SANITARY PAD DISPENSING MACHINES INSTALLED & COUNTING

The MENstruation Foundation strives to create free access to sanitary pads for young woman during their menstrual cycle. Each schoolgirl receives one token that she can use at the Sanitary Pad Dispensing Machine to retrieve a pack of eight sanitary pads per month. Pads are locally manufactured and biodegradable. 

Sanitary Pad Dispensing Machine Project aims to end ‘period poverty’

“School is the one place that should be safe and empowering for young women, this project will ensure that they stay in school.” Babalwa Latsha