09/12/2025
*HRM Dr Tebogo Modjadji-Kekana – Championing Dignity: 100 000 Girls, Zero Period Poverty*
Hey there! Let me tell you about an inspiring effort led by HRM Dr Tebogo Modjadji-Kekana, a Founder and Chairman of the Rain Queen Modjadji Foundation who’s on a mission to smash period poverty across rural Africa by handing out sanitary pads to 100 000 girls.
*Why it matters*
Period poverty isn’t just a health hiccup – it’s a massive barrier to education and future opportunities. In South Africa alone, roughly 7 million women and girls can’t afford pads, and about 30 % of school‑going girls miss four to five days of class each month because of it . ¹ Globally, UNESCO estimates that 1 in 10 African girls skip school during their periods . ² When a girl stays home, she loses not only lessons but also confidence, health, and long‑term earning potential.
*Dr Modjadji’s bold plan*
- *Mass distribution* – 100 000 pads will reach remote schools and community hubs, mixing disposable and reusable options to see what works best locally.
- *Education & empowerment* – Workshops on menstrual health run with partners like the MENstruation Foundation will break stigma and teach girls about their bodies . ³
- *Local production* – By linking the drive to women‑led social enterprises (e.g., Lindiwe Sanitary Pads, which already supplied 10 000 girls ⁴), the project creates jobs and builds a sustainable supply chain right where it’s needed.
- *Data‑driven impact* – Simple tracking tools will measure attendance, health outcomes, and dropout rates, feeding the results back to donors and partners to prove the ROI of dignity.
*What we can expect*
Early pilots in similar programmes show a *30 % drop in absenteeism* when pads are reliably available . Fewer infections from improvised materials, higher self‑esteem, and a ripple of economic benefit as women employed in pad production earn steady income .
*How you can join*
Dr Modjadji invites corporates, philanthropists, and community leaders to get on board. Whether it’s funding a distribution round, sponsoring a workshop, or simply spreading the word, every contribution moves a girl from “missing school” to “making history.”
Let’s help Dr Modjadji turn this vision into reality—one pad, one classroom, one brighter future at a time. 🌟