As South African women, this is a term we should all familiarise ourselves with, even if we don’t experience it ourselves. In SA, period poverty affects an estimated 7 to 8 million women and girls who lack consistent access to safe, affordable menstrual products, functional sanitation facilities, or adequate health education. It remains a significant socioeconomic driver of gender inequality across the country. Key Impact Areas - 30% of SA schoolgirls miss up to a week of sc

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a crisis in South Africa, classified as a national disaster. Extensive research from the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) indicates that over 33.1% of SA women over the age of 18 have experienced physical violence in their lifetime, with nearly 40% experiencing some form of physical or sexual violence. Prevalence and Types of Abuse - Roughly one in ten women (9.8%) have experienced lifetime sexual violence, while 33.1% have experience

Female runners are a growing demographic, showing strong performance in ultra-distances, better pacing consistency (fewer ‘burnouts’), and a significant presence in recreational running, with stats showing increased female involvement in marathons globally. Benefits - Physical Health Heart Health: Strengthens heart muscles, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Bone Strength: Weight-bearing exercise that helps build and maintain strong b