7 million women and girls are counting on you!

Period poverty affects millions of girls in South Africa, limiting their education and participation in sports. Lack of access to menstrual products and stigma around periods keep many girls from reaching their full potential. Below are key stats highlighting the issue.

7 million women and girls are counting on you!

Period poverty affects millions of girls in South Africa, limiting their education and participation in sports. Lack of access to menstrual products and stigma around periods keep many girls from reaching their full potential. Below are key stats highlighting the issue.

Our goal is to

End period poverty by 2030

When girls and women lose their chance at education, they lose life-long opportunities for employment, to fulfill their potential and to contribute to our world on an equal footing to men. Spar has aligned witth the UN goal to end Period Poverty by 2030.

30%

Of South African girls miss school because they can’t afford menstrual hygiene products.

7 million

Girls in South Africa are affected by period poverty, hindering their education and future.

Nearly 25%

of girls affected by period poverty report feeling ashamed due to their inability to manage their periods effectively.

Around 50

school days per year are lost for those affected by period poverty, which can significantly impact their academic progress.

Our goal is to

End period poverty by 2030

When girls and women lose their chance at education, they lose life-long opportunities for employment, to fulfill their potential and to contribute to our world on an equal footing to men. Spar has aligned witth the UN goal to end Period Poverty by 2030.

30%

Of South African girls miss school because they can’t afford menstrual hygiene products.

7 million

Girls in South Africa are affected by period poverty, hindering their education and future.

Nearly 25%

of girls affected by period poverty report feeling ashamed due to their inability to manage their periods effectively.

Around 50

school days per year are lost for those affected by period poverty, which can significantly impact their academic progress.