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