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Restoring schoolgirls’ dignity, confidence

District Mail and Helderberg Gazette

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5 Apr 2023

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A group of various NGOs and companies recently rallied together to collect sanitary pads, body soap and tooth paste for distribution among needy scholars. Through Andiswa Sigadle of “Donate with Andy” whose mission is to keep girls in school when they have their monthly period and restore their dignity, Helderberg Hospice was among community organisations and businesses that reached out to students of Umnqophiso Primary School in Lwandle. Pictured are Celestine van der Merwe of Helderberg Hospice, Diana Coetzee of Redstor, Marcia Swanepoel of the Marchia Team at Virgin Active, Sr Sylvia Mzinyathi of Ikwezi Clinic, Andiswa Sigadla of Donate with Andy, Patricia Thakholi of Patch Helderberg Centre for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse, Ward 86 councillor Xolani Diniso and Sibongiseni Mgwedane from the Department of Social Development.Foto:

Restoring schoolgirls’ dignity, confidence

District Mail and Helderberg Gazette

|

5 Apr 2023

A group of various NGOs and companies recently rallied together to collect sanitary pads, body soap and tooth paste for distribution among needy scholars. Through Andiswa Sigadle of “Donate with Andy” whose mission is to keep girls in school when they have their monthly period and restore their dignity, Helderberg Hospice was among community organisations and businesses that reached out to students of Umnqophiso Primary School in Lwandle. Pictured are Celestine van der Merwe of Helderberg Hospice, Diana Coetzee of Redstor, Marcia Swanepoel of the Marchia Team at Virgin Active, Sr Sylvia Mzinyathi of Ikwezi Clinic, Andiswa Sigadla of Donate with Andy, Patricia Thakholi of Patch Helderberg Centre for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse, Ward 86 councillor Xolani Diniso and Sibongiseni Mgwedane from the Department of Social Development.Foto:

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