Assuria makes donation to Menstrual Hygiene Initiative

As part of their 10th anniversary celebrations in Guyana, Assuria has donated to the nationwide Menstrual Hygiene Initiative – an initiative of the First Lady.
As such, on Monday it handed over 50 boxes of sanitary pads – amounting to the tune of $175,000 – to First Lady Arya Ali at State House.
During the simple handing over ceremony, Assistant General Manager Patricia Persaud; Head of Department – Fire, Fiona Sooklall; and Head of Department – Finance, Alicia Van Brook Lord made the donation.
Assuria wishes to play its part by contributing to the First Lady’s initiative to end “period poverty” across Guyana.

“This is the first time we’ve contributed to such an initiative that seeks to end period poverty. We believe it is a very good initiative. It is an initiative that benefits our young females and women in general, who have a part to play in the future of our country. Sanitary pads are a necessity for women, and end up being an expense for women as well. Hopefully, this donation will assist those in need. It is also part of our corporate social responsibility,” Persaud explained.
As the anniversary celebrations continue, other donations are expected to be made throughout the year.
“We started off the year by giving back to our valued customers, who have supported us since we’ve been operational in Guyana over the past decade,” the company stated in a release.
In addition, Assuria will make donations during the Christmas season and will launch its annual Christmas promotion very soon.
“The main culmination of our anniversary year celebrations will be the opening of our new Head Office, which is under construction for the benefit and comfort of our customers and staff.”