Youth advocate launches initiative to support graduates with donated attire

Young Women of Africa information secretary and youth advocate Ester Simon has launched an initiative aimed at helping graduates access graduation dresses and suits from good Samaritans from across the country.

Simon’s campaign, which she has been promoting on social media, is calling on generous individuals to donate their gowns, suits and other formal graduation wear to students who may struggle to afford the attire required for their big day.

“This is about making a real difference. By donating a dress, suit or accessories, you can help a deserving graduate walk with pride and dignity on the day they’ve worked so hard to achieve. Let’s ensure every graduate has the chance to be dressed for the occasion,” Simon says.

The initiative has already seen a positive response.

So far, Simon’s campaign has collected 31 dresses, six suits for male graduates, 20 pairs of heels and five pairs of earrings.

In addition, the campaign has received nail sponsorships for five graduates, full makeup sponsorships worth N$1 000 each for two graduates, and free hairstyling for three graduates.

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