The goal is always the same: destroy period poverty in South Africa!
Yes, the name of the school does sound like a character out of a blockbuster sci-fi movie, but as much as we would like to make light of the work we do, we have no such privilege.
Megatong Primary School is the educational home to 332 young students.
Located in Mapetla Extension, Soweto, it faces more than its fair share of hardship, poverty, and social challenges—like many schools in the region.
We became involved with this amazing hub of knowledge-hungry youngsters when we embarked on our initial outreach program in the Soweto region back in October 2022.
Once again, what we discovered shocked us: young girls were using anything from old socks to mud and grass to deal with their monthly cycle. And, many hadn’t even told their families for fear of punishment and ridicule.
We hit the ground running, recruiting a network of delivery drivers, equipping them with our own brand of 100% cotton, biodegradable sanitary towels, and setting them to work on distribution.
It’s important for our potential donors to know that we don’t just stop at providing a few months’ supply of sanitary products. We ensure that these young girls have the products they need to manage their cycles for as long as necessary.
Good sanitary products are expensive and often hard to come by, as they are still seen merely as a luxury, not an essential part of a woman’s life.
Please take some time to read the many stories of how we’ve helped other schools in the Soweto region. Once you’ve done that, please consider donating. Remember: just £1 per month can help one child avoid the despicable social disadvantages of period poverty.
