GPL continues donating sanitary towels to schools during 16 Days of Activism Campaign
As the campaigner to public participation and a voice for the people of the province, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) has also joined the global call; 16 Days of Activism Campaign under the GPL theme, Count me in: Following up on our commitments to ensure a non-violent and a caring Province. As part of the campaign, GPL will be embarking on an initiative to distribute sanitary towels to Faranani Primary School; Tiisetso Primary School; and Ematsheni Primary School on Thursday, 1December 2016.
The initiative is a continuation of the sanitary towel distribution GPL embarked on in August as part of activities for Women’s Month, targeting learners at Tiisetso Primary School and Ematsheni Primary School. GPL is touched by the plight of young girls that cannot afford adequate sanitary protection; and decided to go back to the schools for this initiative to ensure a sustainable impact on the learners. Through the donation of these sanitary towels, GPL will make a positive impact on the education of girl learners from these schools and restore their confidence and dignity. The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) launched its 16 Days of Activism Campaign with a “Shayimpempe” Door to Door programme in the Poortije community in the City of Johannesburg on Thursday 24 November 2016.
Details of the sanitary towels distribution are as follows:
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Name of Venue |
Address |
Time |
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Faranani Primary School |
Protea Glen, near Protea Glen Mall |
10h00 am official programme led by GPL Leadership |
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Tiisetso-Bekezela Primary School |
476 Grace Street, Kanana Park, City of Johannesburg |
Drop-off |
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Ematsheni Primary School |
Street 50 Road R50, Rietfontein Farm City, Bronkhorstspruit Bapsfontein
|
Drop-off |
GPL’s 16 Days of Activism Campaign is aimed at mass mobilization encouraging the people of to actively participate in the fight against gender-based violence; and promoting collective responsibility in the fight against violence and oppression of women, elderly and children. In addition to the sanitary towels distribution, GPL will also host: Women in Business Panel Discussion (30th November); Sector Parliament for People with Disabilities (7th December); and Lunch with the elderly (8th December 2016).
Members of the Media are invited to form part of the activity at Faranani Primary School in Protea Glen, and urged to confirm attendance. For more information or interview queries, please contact: Mr. Thebe Khumalo 011 498 5948, 072 266 1021, Tkhumalo@gpl.gov.za OR Ms. Pfano Bulasigobo 011 498 6381, 060 533 1982, PBulasigobo@gpl.gov.za.
