Calls for free sanitary pads grow

“I realise some girls go into their menstrual period at the age of 10 so as a patron of this school I saw the need to reach out to those girls who stay with their grandparents and cannot afford to buy essentials like sanitary pads for themselves,” said Mr Zulu, who is also the coach of Highlanders Football Club juniors. Mr Zulu said sanitary pads should be free. “My wish is that one day we also have free sanitary pads in ladies toilets like we have free condoms. This movement will go a long way in restoring the dignity of our girl child. After all, sex is a choice while menstruation is natural so these girls deserve to get pads for free,” Mr Zulu said.

“I am asking people to look after the girl child. May parents take part in the campaign and give their child at least $0.10 to donate every month to buy pads for their schools. Let us be the first city in the world which looks after the girl child.”

He thanked schools like Petra and Carmel for providing some of the donated books.

Chigutiro Social Club secretary Mr Givemore Chigwada said the donation, including Early Childhood Development (ECD) materials and stationery, was a way of giving back to the community.

“As a local club we want to give back to the community by giving where we can so this is our contribution as a