16 May 2019

Engen supports Caring4Girls at Sinenjongo High School

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Engen supports Caring4Girls at Sinenjongo High School

Sinenjongo High School in Joe Slovo Park, Milnerton is one of 30 schools to benefit from Engen’s R2.5 million cash injection to the Imbumba Foundation’s Caring4Girls programme. Caring4Girls visited the Cape Town school this month to provide female learners with sanitary towel packs to help keep them in school during their monthly cycles. Caring4Girls currently reaches 750,000 girls throughout South Africa and aims to support 1 million girls in 2019 and 2 million by 2020.

Engen Corporate Social Investment Manager, Adhila Hamdulay stresses the value of education and how important it is to ensure that all young girls are empowered and have the opportunity to realise their full potential. “We cannot thrive as a society if some of our female learners are left behind, which is why we are very proud to partner with the Imbumba Foundation and contribute to this very meaningful initiative,” commented Hamdulay. Engen’s Head of Transformation and Stakeholder Engagement, Unathi Magida says it is important for Engen to actively support and take care of the communities in which the company operates.

“At Engen we strongly believe that a country which is educated is a country that will prosper. By supporting these young girls, we will ensure that their confidence and dignity is retained and that they never have to miss school because of their monthly cycle.” She adds. “Most importantly, these girls will receive education and training around dealing with puberty, self-care and pregnancy avoidance, aimed at boosting their confidence.

Education is a key enabler to transform lives, which is why we are so passionate about this initiative.”

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For more information please contact: Richard Mabaso, CEO of the Imbumba Foundation on (011) 883 0379 or 082 580 1130. Gavin Smith, Engen External Communications Manager, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel: +27 21 403 4312 Cell: +27 82 379 1700 More about Caring4Girls Caring4Girls is endorsed by the Department of Basic Education.

The programme focusses on education and training on puberty and menstrual hygiene management. This includes the safe and environmentally responsible handling, usage and disposal of sanitary towels.

Published in Science and Education