Ghana Schoolgirls Receive Vital Sanitary Aid on World Menstrual Hygiene Day

Achimota Schoolgirls Receive Sanitary Aid on World Menstrual Hygiene Day A heartwarming event unfolded at Achimota Anglican JHS in Accra, Ghana, on May 28, 2025, as part of World Menstrual Hygiene Day. @aabrytfoundation and @asedahealthandwellnessgh joined forces to donate sanitary pads and panties to the school's teenage girls. The initiative also included a special visit from Hajia Safia Mohammed, the immediate past National Coordinator of the Ghana School Feeding Programme. Hajia Mohammed spoke passionately to the students about menstrual health and female empowerment. "Educating children at the basic level on personal and menstrual hygiene is crucial," she emphasized. "It's a very good program, and I encourage other donors to support it. This is just the beginning." Her words resonated with the students and highlighted the importance of this initiative. The event served as a beacon of hope, demonstrating the collective effort to support the well-being and education of young girls in Ghana. The donation was a significant contribution to the girls' health and well-being, and Hajia Mohammed's words of encouragement and support were inspiring. The event underscores the ongoing efforts to improve menstrual hygiene and empowerment for girls in Ghana.