TUF, The Umtshayelo Foundation, is a registered Npo founded in 2013 with the purpose of breaking the cycle of poverty through innovative and people focused services.
Our primary purpose is to be bold enough to dare and willing to care, constantly asking “how can we help you?” We believe that by working together with our community partners, we can create a stronger, healthier, and more resilient community.
Nappies and or sanitary pads, officially known as Absorbent Hygiene Product (AHP) waste, are fast becoming one of the most serious social and environmental health issues because of poor waste management in South Africa.
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In July 2023 The Umtshayelo Foundation (TUF) donated a pack of KOMANI reusable sanitary pads to 150 women waste reclaimers associated with ARO (African Reclaimers Organization).
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KOMANI is a social enterprise established to produce high quality reusable sanitary pads in South Africa.
read moreOver the past year, we have made significant progress towards achieving our project goals :
KOMANI Reusable pads project
Komani is an award-winning social enterprise which manufacture and distribute reusable sanitary pads and was established by TUF to empower women through skills development and job opportunities.
Promoting menstrual equity is key to support women and young schoolgirls, especially in remote rural areas, by preventing them from dropping out of school.
The lack of menstrual products infringes on many human rights of girls and women, most importantly health rights which are the most detrimental.
More than seven million girls children in South Africa cannot afford sanitary pads and up to twenty percent of school attendance in a calendar year is missed as a result.
WISH LIST
As a nonprofit organization, we have a wish list of items that can help us better serve our community and achieve our mission. Here are some of the items on our wish list:
Funding for our programs and services (R3 million for 2023/24) to help us reach more people and make a greater impact.
Volunteer support to help us run our programs, events, and fundraising campaigns.
Supplies and equipment, such as computers, printers, office supplies, and program materials for our digital lab.
Transportation assistance to distribute product and to reach individuals who may not have access to our services due to transportation challenges.
Marketing and promotional support to help us raise awareness about our organization and our mission.
Professional services, such as legal, accounting, and marketing support.
Training and development opportunities for our staff and volunteers to help us improve our programs and services.
Partnerships with other organizations and businesses to help us collaborate and create greater impact in our community.
HOW CAN YOU HELP US BRING ABOUT REAL SOCIAL CHANGE?
September this year marks the 10th anniversary of TUF. To celebrate this milestone, we will be hosting our 10th Annual Golf Day at Kuilsriver Golf Club. The money raised at this event will fund our inaugural road trip to Komani in the Eastern Cape to distribute Komani reusable menstrual pads to students (Komani2Komani). The two events provide a wonderful opportunity to partner with us.
As we move forward, we are excited to continue our work and build upon the progress we have made. We are committed to creating a more equitable and just society and believe that by working together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We are grateful for the support of our donours, volunteers, and community partners and look forward to working together to create a brighter future for all.
Our online donation platforms
Payfast
https://www.payfast.co.za/donate/go/theumtshayelofoundation
GivenGainà
https://www.givengain.com/cc/menstruationmatters/
Snapscan