Asande Mchunu is tackling period poverty through her non-profit organization, The Comfort Circle.
“Education is not only important; it is critical for survival. Yet, many girls miss school because they lack sanitary pads,” says Asande Mchunu, a young philanthropist, student, and founder of The Comfort Circle. When Asande enrolled in the NC(V) Electrical Infrastructure Construction (EIC) programme at uMfolozi TVET College, Mandeni Campus in 2022, she faced significant…