FREEDOM FOR GIRLS SANITARY TOWELS PROJECT MARKS 10th ANNIVERSARY

Posted On: Thursday, August 22 2019

Prime Bank sponsored 3,333 orphaned and vulnerable girls with a full year’s supply of sanitary towels, undergarments and health education to, mark the 10th Anniversary of the Freedom for Girls Sanitary Towel Project.

In its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects – Freedom for Girls, the Bank donated KShs. 1.5 million towards ensuring girls do not miss school during their monthly cycle.

Since its inception, Prime Bank has so far donated KShs. 10.5 million hence ensuring 24,444 girls are guaranteed full year’s supply of sanitary towels and undergarments.

Speaking during the event held at the Park Inn by Radisson, Westlands, Chief Guest, US Ambassador to Kenya H.E Robert Godec hailed Prime Bank for the decade-long commitment to HEART.

“Enabling girls get education not only improves their respective families but ensures between 15 to 20 percent wealth iis created in societies they live in” he added.

Also speaking during the event, founder, President, and Executive Director of HEART Foundation, Ms. Vickie Winkler said over 900,000 girls lose 4 to 5 days of school every year during their monthly cycle; this is approximately 60 days of learning each year.

“In celebrating the 10th Anniversary, we are indeed proud that the project has been able to reach out to over 221,679 girl thanks to the continued sponsorship from Prime Bank,” added Ms. Winkler.

Managing Director Bharat Jani said to ensure sustainability of the project, the Bank will sponsor the project come next year.

“As we celebrate 10 years of our partnership with HEART, we remain committed to the cause to ensure the project’s sustainability” he added.