Menstrual Hygiene Drive – Breaking the Cycle of Period Poverty
The Challenge
In many underserved communities across Ghana, menstruation remains a silent barrier to education, dignity, and opportunity. Girls without access to sanitary products or proper menstrual health education are often forced to miss school, face stigma, and sometimes resort to unsafe alternatives that put their health at risk. For some, this monthly struggle becomes a reason to drop out of school entirely.
The initiative
Through the World Movers Team, I have spearheaded a series of menstrual hygiene outreach programs across communities including Prampram in the Greater Accra Region with the goal of restoring dignity and eliminating period poverty. Our strategy combines both access and awareness: we distribute free sanitary pads and conduct engaging, age-appropriate sessions on menstruation and reproductive health in schools and community centers. Importantly, we also include boys in these conversations to build understanding, promote empathy, and reduce stigma around menstruation from all angles of society. Our approach combines education with access: we provide free sanitary pads and host open, age-appropriate conversations about menstruation and reproductive health in schools and community spaces.
The Impact
To date, we have empowered over 1000 girls with the knowledge and resources they need to manage their menstrual health safely. Beyond the numbers, we have created safe spaces for girls to ask questions, understand their bodies, and feel confident during their periods. These sessions help dismantle harmful myths and stigmas, replacing shame with self-assurance.When girls are equipped with the right information and support, they can focus on their dreams not their struggles.
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