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12:50 CAT | 07 Jun 2022
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Studiesshow that more than 600 million women and girls around the world lack the necessary means to manage their menstrual cycle. In order to promote access to health, education and success opportunities for Mozambican girls and women, Grindrod created a strategic partnership with Be Girl social, and as two entities offered 500 waterproof panties and 500 reusable hygienic pads.
The initiative took place last April when the Mozambican Women Day was celebrated. The Grindrod goal was to promote an action that would impact Mozambican girls not only now but also in their future, empowering and educating them during the menstrual cycle to provide cleanliness and maintenance of their hygiene to ensure they can continue education.
In addition to sharing knowledge with women, the Be Girl team also trained 35 teachers so that they also are able to train young women.
“We know that education goes beyond the information that is transmitted in the classroom. Our girls have the right to menstrual health and dignified hygiene. The healthier they are, better students will be and a better future will have”, shared the Director of EPC Matola Gare
School, Maria Raquel Luís.
About Grindrod
Our Purpose is to make a positive difference in Africa’s trade with the world, touching lives of the communities in which we operate.
Through tenacity, courage and vision, Grindrod grew from humble beginnings into a global powerhouse that is listed on the JSE and is represented by subsidiaries, joint ventures and associated companies in 19 countries. We work hard every day to earn our customer’s trust. We are passionate about understanding their unique requirements and collaborating with them to create the most cost-effective and efficient solution to move cargo across trade corridors – by road, rail, sea and air.
We operate with insight and agility, and lead with grit. It is this determination that is at the core of our success.
About Be Girl
Be Girl is a social enterprise created in 2014 with the aim of closing that gap, revolutionizing the menstrual health and hygiene markets, improving the way women and girls live their menstrual cycle and see their bodies as something to love, celebrate and own.
Source: Grindrod / Press Release
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