SPAR North Rand and Big Box Containers have partnered to make a significant difference in the lives of young girls at Sekhwiditsane Primary School outside Polokwane in Limpopo. The companies have donated a fully equipped bathroom that provides a clean space, which can be locked, and ensures the safety and security of girls at the school. This donation is part of SPAR’s ‘We’re for Smiles’ campaign and aims to curb gender-based violence.
For the first time, the girls at the school have access to a fully equipped bathroom, which has been designed to expand the safety and security measures in place at the school. Doreen Moremi, the school principal, expressed her gratitude for the donation, stating that it is essential for the girls to have their own spaces where they can feel safe, as it all starts with self-respect. She added that the donation would make the learning space for pupils more secure and comfortable.
In addition to the bathroom donation, SPAR North Rand has also donated food parcels and sanitary pads to learners at the school. The distribution of sanitary pads is an important step towards promoting sanitisation and hygiene while ensuring that the girls do not have to take time off from school every month.
Sophia Matlou, a representative from SPAR, expressed the company’s pride in continuing its drive against gender-based violence and its commitment to assisting communities in need. She added that the bathroom donation is another way for the company to give back to the local community in the North Rand region, and they are pleased to help provide additional safety, security, and comfort for young learners. This donation is a big step forward for SPAR, its partners, the school, and the pupils.
This donation by SPAR North Rand and Big Box Containers is an excellent example of how companies can come together to make a significant difference in the lives of those in need, especially in promoting the safety and security of young girls. In addition, the donation highlights SPAR’s commitment to giving back to the community and promoting hygiene and health in the school.
