hello, we're
providing short and long term sustainable solutions to period poverty since 2020
Affiliated with the Union of Jewish Women Cape Town
a registered NPO: 000777
All monetary donations eligible for an 18A Tax Certificate
The Harsh Reality
Research conducted by the University of Stellenbosch found that
30% of learners in South Africa are missing school while on their period*
*Source: https://www.spotlightnsp.co.za/2021/08/16/opinion-reproductive-health-its-time-for-a-lasting-solution-to-period-poverty/
How do we achieve our solution?
We are committed to providing people who menstruate with access and agency to their period freedom, free period education, and free period products.
The Mama Flo Strategy
LONG-TERM
SUSTAINABLE CHANGE
COMMUNITY AGENCY
PARTNERSHIPS
Applying our Strategy
The Three Pillars
Handouts
Small and large-scale handout-outs of
both single-use and reusable pads donated
by partners and giving the community agency the
to choose
the product they would prefer to use
Ambassador & Mentorship Programme
Educating, and empowering young leaders to be role models within communities; to encourage young people to step up and step forward to help period poverty.
Education
Educational Workshops, educating our ambassadors, schools, and the broader community. This will ensure long term sustainable change as young people are able to continue educating others around them
Press & Articles
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Chai FM Interview
Thoughtleader Article
TV Interview
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BANKING DETAILS
South Africa
Account Name: Union of Jewish Women
Bank: FNB
Account Number: 62893416191
Reference: Mama Flo
United Kingdom
Account Name: Laurie Rachel Shone
Bank: MONZO
Account Number: 25053436
Sort Code: 04-00-04
BIC Number: MONZGB2L
Reference: Mama Flo
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
THE UNION OF JEWISH WOMEN
7 ALBANY ROAD, SEA POINT, CAPE TOWN
MONDAY - THURSDAY
09H00 - 16H00
THE LOBBY
90 REGENT ROAD, SEA POINT, CAPE TOWN
