The DJ Strauss Foundation tackles a critical issue impacting millions of girls’ education in South Africa: period poverty. Statistics show a staggering 4 million girls between 13 and 19, prime years for schooling, lack access to basic sanitary products. This directly affects their ability to stay in school, with absenteeism linked to poor menstrual hygiene management reaching 25% annually. That’s a week of missed classes every month, hindering their academic progress.
“TO DENY PEOPLE THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS IS TO CHALLENGE THEIR VERY HUMANITY”
NELSON MANDELA
About this project
TO END PERIOD POVERTY AND EMPOWER WOMEN THROUGH AWARENESS AND PROVIDING FREE SANITARY PADS.
The culture of silence around menstruation limits the ability of women and girls to equally participate in society. It undermines their social status and self-esteem. We give women the right to go to school, play sport, go to work and participate in life despite not being able to get sanitary products.
How to help
We accept cash and sanitary pads donations from individuals or companies. With your donation, you will help to help girls with menstrual hygiene in our community and at the same time empower them to study and be confident.
Where can I donate
First National Bank: Account Number 63076806612
CONTACT US
Name: DJ Strauss Foundation
Location: 13860 Lekavalane Street Ext10, Vosloorus, Gauteng
Contact:
- 0782017569
- 0634698581