Many adolescent girls in Ghana lack access to menstrual hygiene products, education, and sanitation facilities especially in school. This can lead to absenteeism from school, health risks, and social stigma.

Goals and Objectives:

  • Increase knowledge and awareness of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls.
  • Improve access to menstrual hygiene products and sanitation facilities.
  • Reduce absenteeism from school due to menstruation.

Challenge social stigma and taboos surrounding menstruation.

Program Components:

Community awareness campaigns on menstrual healthCollaboration with mental health professionals to provide counseling and therapy

Comprehensive menstrual hygiene education in schools

Distribution of menstrual hygiene products

Construction or improvement of sanitation facilities in schools

Menstrual hygiene clubs for adolescent girls