Local business council collects handbags to help restore hope
MBOMBELA - On a quest to continue making a difference in the community, the South African Council for Business Women (SACBW) Nelspruit has once again embarked on the Friendship in a Handbag initiative.
The aim is to restore hope and dignity to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). This is part of its Women’s Month initiative.
Tracy-Erin Duggan of SACBW Nelspruit said they are collecting handbags for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
“We would like to ask the community to join us by donating preloved bags or new ones, filled with goodies. You can fill it with things such as a scarf, beads, earrings, tissues, perfume and anything else you wish. You can also add a personal motivational letter to the person who will receive it. The note must be anonymous; do not write your name. If you do not have a bag but you have essential items and goodies that you would like to contribute, you are welcome to do so,” she explained.
Duggan said every woman deserves to feel like a lady, and every lady deserves to know how it feels to be able to reach into a handbag and pull out something as simple as a hand cream, a tissue or a breath mint.
All the contributions raised will be donated to GRIP. This organisation is an NPO that provides care and support services to survivors of GBV and people living with HIV/Aids.
Drop off your handbags at the Stegmanns Inc offices, 6 Streak Street, Office Park, Block 2, Office C before August 31, or email Duggan at nelspruit@sacbw.org to arrange for collection.