Ghanaian Foundation Empowers Schoolgirls with Menstrual Hygiene Education

Achimota Schoolgirls Receive Menstrual Hygiene Education and Support Anglican Junior High School (JHS) in Achimota, Ghana, recently benefited from a vital program focused on menstrual hygiene and reproductive health. Akosua Sarpong, founder of the AA Bryt Foundation, led an educational session for the schoolgirls, providing them with much-needed knowledge and resources. "It's crucial for young girls to have access to this information and the means to practice good hygiene," Sarpong explained. "This program aims to empower them and allow them to focus on their education without the added burden of period poverty." The foundation distributed free sanitary pads and panties to the students, ensuring they have the necessary supplies to manage their periods with dignity. The video shows the girls' enthusiastic response to the program, highlighting the positive impact of such initiatives in promoting health and education. The success of this program at Anglican JHS serves as an inspiring example for similar initiatives across Ghana and beyond. The AA Bryt Foundation's commitment to improving the lives of young girls is commendable and demonstrates the importance of addressing period poverty to empower the next generation.