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Brother distributes 2000 free masks for Women's Month 2020

2020
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Tshwane, August 2020. Brother International South Africa (Pty) Ltd., a leader in home and business IT peripherals worldwide, in association with TBL Empowerment Solutions, donated 2000 masks to Churches and Schools in Mamelodi and Mogogelo Communities.

 

“Women’s Day is the celebration of the inspiring and courageous women who fought, and continue to fight, for equality and inclusion for all in South Africa. This event also recognises the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. Something that we at Brother are particularly committed to through our Brother Earth initiatives.” said Riana Keyser, general manager at Brother South Africa.

 

As a celebration of Women’s Month, 2000 cloth masks were distributed by Brother in association with TBL during the month of August. Masks were donated to 5 churches in Mamelodi, 3 schools in Mogogelo and at the community shopping centre in Shoshanguve.

 

On 8 August, 500 masks were given to the Tehillah Praise Centre; Upon the Rock Centre; Charity and Faith Mission; AFM Mamelodi East and Healing Nation, all in Mamelodi.

 

On 26 and 27 August, 1270 Masks were donated to schools in Mogogelo including Dikgarwaneng Primary School; Mogogelo Primary School and LM Mokoena Special School. 240 Masks were given out at the Shoshanguvue Crossing Mall.