Blue Products Company Limited on Friday made a donation of sanitary pads and various stationary materials to Beautify Malawi Trust (BEAM) as one way of helping in keeping girl children in school.
The items were received by Her Excellency Madam Gertrude Mutharika at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe.
Blue Products Company Limited Managing Director, Mlenga Mvula said the donation aims to assist efforts by the First Lady’s BEAM Trust to keep the girl child in school.
“The First Lady and BEAM Trust have been up and down trying to help in the education of the girl child in the country. On the other hand, the State President advocates for citizens to be patriotic.
“So as a company, we thought it wise to come and make this donation to help BEAM in fulfilling its quest,” said Mvula.
He explained that the items will assist in reducing cases of absenteeism by girls during their menstruation period due to lack of sanitary pads.
“We would also like to adopt a school where we will be making a monthly donation to ensure that girls are empowered with proper and quality education,” said Mvula.
Trustee of BEAM Mr. Dingiswayo Jere, said the donation would make a great difference in the day to day operations of BEAM.
He said the sanitary pads will help make sure such girls attend school even when their circle does not allow them to do so.
“These products are much handy because they can be put in school bags and be used anywhere anytime, which is very commendable. As BEAM, we are so much excited with the donation from Blue Products Company Limited.
“We are also encouraging other stakeholders to complement these efforts by providing a small amount, whether through cash or items, that would help schools sustain girls in school,” said Jere. BEAM/Mana