Telecom Namibia supports girl child's education
With compassion and commitment to community welfare, Telecom Namibia - through its Women in Engineering group - has donated care packs, inclusive of sanitary towels, to female learners at CJ Brandt High School in Windhoek.The handover ceremony took place on 20 November at school premises, aligning with the ministry of education's initiative to ensure that girls can attend school without hindrance, even during their menstrual cycles.
The significance of this donation is emphasised by the unfortunate reality that many young girls miss school due to the unavailability of sanitary pads, depriving them of their right to education and impeding personal and academic growth. Recognising this issue, Telecom Namibia has pledged its commitment to supporting the communities in which it operates. The donation of care packs is seen as a critical step towards addressing the barriers that prevent girls from accessing education.
Handing over the donation, Nadia le Hane, acting head of design, engineering, planning and implementation, said: "'Sharing is Caring', a campaign launched by Telecom Namibia, is designed to complement existing efforts to safeguard and promote the interests of the girl child, particularly during their menstrual cycles. By providing necessary sanitary pads, the company aims to alleviate concerns and enable girls to attend school without worry, reinforcing the belief that education is a key tool for empowerment and societal transformation".
Agents of change
Beyond the provision of sanitary towels, the initiative seeks to equip girls with basic yet essential items that contribute to a comprehensive education, fostering their development into role models and agents of change within their communities, Telecom Namibia said.
The company said it recognises that investing in the education of girls is an investment in the future of the nation.
'Sharing is Caring' extends beyond school premises, it said, urging the public to contribute to the cause.
"Telecom Namibia calls on the public to contribute to the campaign by dropping off sanitary towel packs at any Telecom teleshop or office nationwide," the company said, reinforcing the belief that menstrual hygiene is not solely an individual concern but a societal matter that requires collective action.
Telecom Namibia also encouraged everyone to join in initiatives that empower and uplift the girl child.
"We are grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of these girls," Le Hane said, urging continued collaboration for a brighter future.