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School girls are using newspapers or tree leaves in place of proper sanitary wear.

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A matter ignored

Zimbabwe MP explains the depth and effects of shortage of sanitary wear in the country.

"Girls are using newspapers or tree leaves."

"Girls stay off school when they are on their periods."

"Privacy is the local cultural connotation around this matter."

"Cotton is now very expensive."

Sponsors

Connection Software was our proud 2008 sponsor of the year and has continued its support in 2009 & 2010 with the provision of telephone and SMS infrastructure.

Bishop Walsh Catholic School in Birmingham will be sponsoring Chikwidibire Secondary School in Zimbabwe in from November 2010. Projects will include installing a bush water pump, paying school fees for local orphans, providing text books and sanitary wear for girls.

Computers for Charity

Computers for Charity has donated 200 computers and related accessories which will be used by four secondary schools in Zimbabwe

Microsoft has donated software licenses worth over USD $80 000 which will be used for the ICT project in selected secondary schools.