Likhona Foundation embarked on a sanitary-pad collection drive on Tuesday 1 April.
Its founder, Nosipho Lisa, said the aim is to collect 1 500 packets of sanitary pads, which will be distributed to schools in the area, an initiative she has driven annually.
“Our vision [as a foundation] is to create opportunities to discover and develop the potential among township youth and give them a platform to grow to their full potential.
“We believe this will help give vulnerable young girls and boys essential life skills, self-confidence, leadership opportunities, respect for themselves and their peers, positive and healthy life choices and ultimately a sense of purpose.”
This month’s drive will end with a 5 km run on Saturday 3 May, starting in the Vredenburg Magistrates’ Court parking lot at 07:30.
“We would like to request a donation of pads,” said Lisa, “and we will be grateful also to those who can participate on the walk to bring their donations on the day.”
For more information contact Lisa on 082 556 0691 or send an email to journeyingwithwomen@gmail.com.
