This Mandela Day, Makosi Ignite supported a sanitary pad donation initiative to help provide
menstrual hygiene products to girls across South Africa.
The initiative formed part of Makosi Ignite, Makosi's global impact initiative focused on creating
opportunities through education, health, social development, and environmental action.
For many girls, access to sanitary products remains a barrier to attending school consistently.
According to the Dis-Chem Million Comforts Campaign, teenage girls can miss up to 20% of their
schooling due to a lack of access to sanitary pads. The effect reaches far beyond missed lessons. It
can affect confidence, participation in school life, and a learner's ability to stay engaged in her
education.
Education is the first area of focus for Makosi Ignite. Through partnerships and community initiatives,
Ignite supports young people at critical stages of their educational journey, helping to create access to
opportunities that can shape their future.
"Education opens doors, but many young girls face challenges that should never stand in the way of
learning," says Tanya Grota, CFO & CPO at Makosi. "A packet of sanitary pads may seem small, but
it can make a real difference to a girl trying to stay in school, focus on her studies, and participate fully
in everyday life. Supporting initiatives like Million Comforts is one way we can help remove barriers
and create opportunities."
The campaign also reflected the connection between several Ignite pillars. Access to sanitary
products supports health and wellbeing, helps girls remain engaged in their education, and
contributes to stronger communities over time.
Makosi employees across South Africa donated their 67 minutes by taking part in the campaign as
part of the company's Mandela Day activities, contributing to a cause that continues to have a direct
impact on learners throughout the country.
Mandela Day is built on the idea that small actions matter. Every donation helps provide a girl with
access to a basic necessity that can support her education, dignity, and future.
We encourage South Africans to join us in supporting the Dis-Chem Million Comforts Campaign. By
contributing, you are helping remove a barrier that prevents many girls from reaching their full
potential. It's a small action that can have a lasting impact on a young person's life.
To learn more about Makosi Ignite, visit https://makosi.com/ignite.
Source: Dis-Chem Million Comforts Campaign: https://www.dischem.co.za/million-comforts
