Almost 250 women have united in solidarity with other women by donating handbags filled with essential items.
On the occasion of Women’s Day, the handbags - containing deodorants, moisturisers, tampons or sanitary pads, toothbrushes and toothpaste - were handed out to NGOs that work to support women who come from difficult backgrounds.
“We wanted these women to know they are not alone. They are part of a community of women,” said Australian born Dana Carmont, an entrepreneur and founder of the Female Entrepreneurs Malta community that organised the handbag collection as part of the Essentials Handbag Campaign.
Carmont moved to Malta four years ago to be with her Maltese mother. Once here, Carmont wanted to give something back to the community.