We started 2023 with the goal of going bigger than any other year and wow has it been been busy! These are all the things we’ve been up to thus far.
SANITARY PRODUCT DRIVE:
ReYaGoBona partnered with the Balance Foundation to collect and donate sanitary products to women who otherwise wouldn’t have access to them. Period poverty is a harsh reality in South Africa and affects many girls' ability to attend school. It is estimated that 7 million girls in the country do not have access to or cannot afford sanitary products. This is 7 million, too many. We accepted donations until the 24th of March 2023. 180 packets of pads were donated to Frida Hartley Shelter in Johannesburg, a shelter for a destitute women and children in Yoeville. Another 53 packets were donated to Sisters Incorporated in Cape Town, an organization for women and children who have been victims of domestic violence.
WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE:
On the 20th of June 2023 we donated blankets and warm clothes to the Rays of Hope Foundation. These items were all donated by our generous supporters and the Rays of Hope Foundation would like to extend their gratitude to everyone who donated. Rays of Hope is an organization that manages a large number of social outreach programmes in Alexandra Township in Northern Johannesburg. The organization focuses on children and their families to improve all aspects of their lives.
SANDWICH MAKING PARTIES:
Every last Friday of the month, we get together in Cape Town to make sandwiches for the less fortunate. Should you wish to join in on the fun, please bring along either jam, peanut butter or jam. We believe that together, we can do better. WhatsApp Bonolo to get involved: 060 526 7050
RUN FOR A CAUSE:
This year, we’re making our virtual run/walk even better and we‘re adding an in-person event on the 6th of August. Click the ’find out more’ button for more details. Head to our ‘run for a cause’ tab for more information.
SANDWICH MAKING PARTIES:
Every last Friday of the month we're getting together, in Cape Town to make sandwiches for the less fortunate. Bring along peanut butter, jam or bread and help us make a difference. We believe that together we're better so let's come together and do good. Whatsapp Bonolo on 0605267050 to be added to a group with all the updates and more information.
During our Winter Warm up drive, we collected warm clothes and blankets which were donated to Rays Of Hope, Alexandra. Thank you for your generosity and support for this drive.