This story follows the journey of a South African golf professional who, after working at a prestigious golf course, returns to his impoverished hometown to address a critical need: period poverty. He initially aims to revamp school toilets and provide sports equipment but learns that the most pressing issue for the girls is access to sanitary pads. He overcomes his initial discomfort and embarks on a mission to provide this essential resource, making a significant difference in the lives of young girls.
This championship golf course is situated about halfway between the Winelands towns of Paarl and Franschhoek. Some call that stretch of road “millionaires mile”, where many of South Africa ’s rich and famous reside.But Pearl Valley and its tranquil surrounds are far removed from the community where Titana hails from, where the worst thing that can happen to you is not losing your R75 Titlest Pro-V1 golf ball in the water.
“My initial idea was to revamp their toilets. I then had the opportunity to speak to the kids, with the boys talking about the need for sports equipment,” Titana said. “We took some pictures, put it on Facebook, got a few likes and we said we we’re done. But as time went by, the need became difficult to ignore. Kids would see us in the street and ask for sanitary pads.
Getting over the cultural barrier was easier for Titana with more knowledge about menstruation. However, he was judged for the way he wanted to give back to his community. Almost five years on from that first the first delivery, Titana and the Human Nature Foundation have donated about 100 000 sanitary pads to schools in the Cape Winelands. They have also renovated toilets, bought school uniforms, shoes and started nutritional programs at some schools.
“For them a sanitary pad is the norm, but when you explain the struggles of young girls out there it blows their mind.
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