A Closer Look at SCA’s Feminine Hygiene Education Sessions
Company’s global efforts aim to shake stigma of menstruation.
The Kick-Off
The event in South Africa was SCA’s and WSSCC’s first training session on menstrual hygiene education.
Talking Menstruation
A group discussion at SCA’s session in Cape Town, South Africa, with girls from the Khayelitsha and Gugulethu townships.
Dreaming Big
The girls in South Africa also had the opportunity to meet team SCA member Sara Hastreiter, who spoke about her journey in achieving her dream of becoming a professional sailor.
Haikou, China, Training Session
SCA’s and WSSCC’s training session in Haikou, China, was in connection to the SCA female crew team’s Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Sanya, China. Kersti Strandqvist, SVP Sustainability, is pictured center during the workshop.
Menstruation Education
Nearly 30 girls, ages 10 to 12, participated in the Haikou session where they were able to discuss their bodies, the importance of good hygiene during menstruation and that they should not feel ashamed but should feel pride.