Taking Responsibility - The Ipsos Foundation supports Project Dignity in South Africa

There are many barriers to education for children in South Africa. One of them, for girls, is menstruation. According to UNICEF one in 10 girls aged 13-19 do not go to school when they menstruate due to lack of sanitary products. These girls live in poverty and end up using unhygienic solutions like dirty rags, newspaper and even tree bark. When they fall behind in school, girls often drop out completely, never achieving any level of education.

The Ipsos Foundation has awarded Project Dignity in South Africa for the provision of Subz Packs containing three pieces of underwear and nine Subz pads. They are all fully washable and made to last a minimum of five years, to help them complete their education. Project Dignity also hosts one hour workshops on the topics of reproductive health, menstruation, feminine hygiene and sanitary wear with the objective of raising awareness and empowering these young girls to remain in school. The Ipsos Foundation award will provide packs to 1000 girls, which will hopefully significantly impact upon their future.