Sanitary Towels to empower young girls

At Glencore, we are committed to creating environments where young people can learn, grow and participate fully in their futures. A key part of this commitment is tackling period poverty, a barrier that can cause girls to miss up to 50 days of school each year, with long-term impacts on confidence, wellbeing and opportunity.

Across our host communities, Glencore provides essential menstrual hygiene products to help ensure that no girl misses school because she cannot access sanitary towels. By improving access to these basic resources, we support dignity, wellbeing and consistent participation in education, while encouraging open, healthy conversations around menstrual health.

In 2025, Glencore donated more than 100,000 sanitary towels to over 16,000 girl learners in Mpumalanga, North West and Limpopo Provinces, giving learners the confidence and support they need to stay in class and succeed. Our sanitary dignity initiatives recognise that education is the foundation for long-term social and economic progress.

When girls can attend school without interruption, they are better positioned to achieve their aspirations and contribute meaningfully to their communities.