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CARE Bangladesh distributing 50,000 packs sanitary napkins
DHAKA, July 13, 2020 (BSS) – CARE Bangladesh is distributing more than 50,000 packs of sanitary napkins among girls and women of disadvantaged communities affected by COVID-19 in Gazipur.
In coordination with Gazipur City Corporation and the health authorities, CARE Bangladesh has been active in supporting women and girls from disadvantaged communities who are particularly vulnerable in the current situation.
A distribution ceremony was organised in presence of senior officials from Gazipur City Corporation in Gazipur today, a CARE press release said
Mohammad Zahangir Alam, Mayor of Gazipur City Corporation, was present the function as the chief guest.
He thanked CARE Bangladesh for standing by women and girls from disadvantaged communities in the time of COVID-19.
“Apart from raising awareness, CARE provided PPE and protective equipment for health professionals at the beginning of pandemic. I am happy to note that CARE is providing sanitary napkins with the support from Procter and Gamble,” he said.
Zahangir said a large portion of urban marginalised women and girls are employed with apparel industry who will be able to maintain standard health and sanitary practices due to such combined efforts of government and non-government agencies.
Rubayyat Fatema Program Manager, HALOW+ Project of CARE Bangladesh, delivered welcome speech while Aminul Islam, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gazipur City Corporation, was present as guest of honour.
“Women and adolescent face utmost difficulty during any disaster and it is true in the time of COVID-19 as well. While other agencies are providing traditional aid support, I would like to thank P&G and Care Bangladesh for considering items related to health of the women and girls”, said Aminul Islam.
He also requested others to join in hands in order to support communities in the time of COVID-19.
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