SPAR’s Women’s Challenge in Cape Town earlier this year has once again helped two local groups tackle period poverty in the area.
For the third year running, the Boland Veteran’s Cricket Association (BVCA) received a significant donation of SPAR Petals sanitary pads through their Dignity Project. This year, Against Period Poverty (APP) also joined in and received pads too.
The cricket association scored R100 000 worth of sanitary pads, while APP walked away with R30 000 in pads plus two dispensers worth R75 000.
What’s exceptional is that BVCA is made up mostly of male cricketers who are really passionate about helping girls get the same opportunities in cricket and life.
James Albanie, who runs the BVCA Dignity Project, was clearly moved by the donation. “The impact of SPAR’s help in our communities has been incredible. We’re not just helping girls stay in school – we’re encouraging healthy lifestyles too,” he said.
The volunteers didn’t waste any time getting the pads out to those who needed them most. “They were waiting for us. Our network is strong. Thanks for trusting us,” James reported back.
Against Period Poverty was started by Lindsay Adams, who’s on a mission to make sure teenage girls don’t miss school just because they can’t afford sanitary products. Lindsay is all about breaking down the shame around periods and believes “helping even one girl restores her dignity and opens up opportunities.”
“We’re so grateful for SPAR’s generous donation,” Lindsay said. “This means we can now help more than 15 schools across the Cape Flats.”
At the recent handover, SPAR Western Cape’s advertising manager Elsabe van Zyl-Felix thanked both organizations for being part of the journey. “Together we’re running towards a brighter, more empowered future!” she said.
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