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South Africa

Corporate Social Investment

“Pad Poverty: Empowering Communities for Sustainable Development and SDG Action”

Our Pad Poverty Campaign

Overview

In many communities, women and girls face the harsh reality of menstrual poverty, hindering their education, economic opportunities, and overall well-being. The "Pad Poverty" campaign is a Corporate Social Investment (CSI) inititative aimed at tackling poverty empowering communities to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The campaign focuses on promoting access to menstrual hygiene products, particularly sanitary pads, to women and girls in disadvantage communities, breaking the barriers that prevent them from reaching their full potential. By address this critical issue, the campaign aligns with SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality) while contributing to broader SDG actions.

Promote Woman Empowerment

Empower women and girls by breaking the barriers caused by menstruation, enabling them to participate fully in education, work, and social activities, thus contributing to gender equality (SDG 5)

Provide Menstrual Hygiene Products

Ensure access to affordable and quality sanitary pads for women and girls in underserved communities, enabling them to manage menstruation hygienically and with dignity.

Align with SDG Plan of action

Incorporate SDG targets into the campaign's strategy and measure progress towards their attainment

Raise Awareness

Raise awareness about the importance of menstrual hygiene management, breaking taboos, and dispelling myths surrounding menstruation.

Follow our journey!

To empower and elevate the informal economy by fostering sustainable growth, inclusivity, and prosperity for both entrepreneurs and workers. 

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