Our vision is to make a positive impact on women and the planet.
There are 7 000 000 girls in South Africa between the ages of 13 and 19. This is the school-going age of menstruating girls. Statistics show that 4 000 000 of these girls do not have regular access to sanitary products. Menstrual hygiene is NOT a luxury, it is a necessity.
Research has confirmed the negative effects of poor menstrual health management on a young girl’s education. The lack of access to sanitary wear and adequate sanitation facilities can affect a girl’s attendance at school by 25% per year. That is one week every month, which is an enormous setback in their school careers.
The sanitation in public schools is generally of a lower standard, which makes it extremely difficult for girls to discard used sanitary pads.
The monthly cycle of a woman should be something to celebrate and not to dread. This is a normal part of every woman’s life that should not impede her progress through life. It is extremely concerning that young ladies miss up to a week of school each month when they menstruate. This certainly hinders their education and sets them back, putting them at a clear disadvantage against their male counterparts.
Education is the future of our county. Women deserve better.
To quote Nelson Mandela – “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.”
Confidence Woman – “Because everybody deserves dignity.”
Our vision is to keep girls in school with the adequate menstrual product needed during that time of the month. We will strive to provide every girl or woman to have the suitable care, for hygiene, self-esteem and sanitary purposes.
Our Blossom Period Panties Charity Brand donates reusable period liners to young women to ensure that they are able to continue their education with no concerns about where they will get their monthly feminine hygiene products from. A percentage of your purchases will be donated to the Forgotten Girls Charity.
