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In a society where menstrual health remains a taboo topic and hygiene products are a luxury for many, a Cape Town-based nonprofit is rewriting the narrative one pad at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2016 by Koinonia Baloyi, Girls With Wiings (GWW)<\/em> aims to restore dignity and hope to homeless and underprivileged women through menstrual health support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea was sparked after Baloyi read an article about the struggles homeless women face during their periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMany women are forced to use rags, napkins or cloths methods that are unhygienic and increase the risk of infection,\u201d she says. \u201cGirls With Wiings was born to respond to this urgent need. Every girl deserves access to menstrual health resources.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Over 35,000 Pads Delivered<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since its launch, GWW has expanded from helping 100 women a month to over 500 monthly. To date, they\u2019ve delivered more than 35,000 sanitary pads to vulnerable communities across Cape Town\u2014along with toiletries and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But GWW goes beyond hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowerment Through Employment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In November 2021, GWW introduced its own sanitary pad brand a game-changer tied to an entrepreneurship programme<\/em>. The initiative currently employs seven formerly homeless or disadvantaged women, offering them income, structure, and a renewed sense of purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe pads are locally manufactured, individually wrapped, and feature leak-protection and a cotton-soft cover for comfort,\u201d explains Baloyi. \u201cEach purchase directly supports these women.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Challenges and Community Impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While GWW continues to grow, the team says lack of volunteers is their biggest challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe rely on volunteers for our monthly distributions. More hands mean we can reach more women,\u201d they say.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Through partnerships with local NGOs, GWW ensures women not only receive pads but also access to showers, meals, and clothing restoring both hygiene and humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real Lives, Real Change<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Confidentiality protects many of the women\u2019s stories, but GWW recently shared a powerful video testimony on Instagram showing one woman\u2019s transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re not just handing out help we\u2019re handing back purpose,\u201d says the team.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Plans for the Future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, GWW plans to expand its reach across Cape Town\u2019s Northern Suburbs and grow the pad production programme to employ even more women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe dream of a society where access to health, sanitation, and menstrual products are recognised as basic rights,\u201d says Baloyi.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

How You Can Help<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

GWW invites individuals and businesses to support their work by donating sanitary pads, toiletries, or purchasing a box of pads to support women\u2019s employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd17 Visit<\/strong> www.girlswithwiings.org.za<\/a> to learn more or get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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