12-Year-Old Girl in Germany Makes Huge Charitable Donation to Fight Period Poverty in South Africa
A heartwarming story has emerged from Germany, where a 12-year-old girl named Caity Cutter was deeply moved by the work of South African period poverty campaigner Tamara Magwashu. After reading a BBC article about Magwashu’s efforts to provide free sanitary pads to girls in need, Caity took action.
Magwashu, who grew up using rags as sanitary pads and was determined to help other girls avoid the same fate, has been working tirelessly to distribute pads to schools in rural, impoverished areas. Caity was shocked to learn that 30% of girls in South Africa miss school during their periods, and she knew she had to do something to help.
With the support of her father, Michael Cutter, Caity organized a large charitable donation that resulted in 500,000 pads being donated to Magwashu’s non-profit organization, Azosule. The donation has allowed Azosule to expand its reach and provide pads to even more girls in need.
The impact of period poverty is not limited to South Africa, as it affects millions of women and girls globally. Caity’s actions serve as a reminder of the power of compassion and generosity, and the importance of supporting initiatives that aim to provide menstrual hygiene products to those who need them.
Magwashu expressed her gratitude for Caity’s donation, calling her a hero and emphasizing the life-changing impact of her actions. Through their collaboration, they hope to continue making a difference in the lives of girls who are affected by period poverty, both in South Africa and beyond.
