Many female students across schools in Ghana face challenges when their menstrual periods begin unexpectedly during school hours.
Some are unable to concentrate in class, while others miss lessons or return home because they do not have access to sanitary pads.
The situation can affect students’ academic performance and regular participation in school activities.
It is against this background that the Gloria Amponsah Force, in collaboration with the Base Movement, has donated sanitary pads and a Pad Bank machine to the UniMAC-SRC Gender Affairs.
Speaking at the presentation, Founder of the Gloria Amponsah Force, Ms. Gloria Amponsah, said her organisation is focused on initiatives that improve the lives of young people and contribute to the development of Ghana.
She explained that the initiative seeks to provide free and reliable access to sanitary pads in secondary and tertiary institutions across the country.
Ms. Amponsah said the initiative is being undertaken with partners who share the vision of supporting young people. She also highlighted the role of Kodutek Technology, which produces sanitary pads using locally sourced plantain and Ghanaian fibre.
The Gender Affairs Commissioner of the UniMAC-SRC, Her Ladyship Nana Konadu Agyemang, received the items on behalf of the institution. She expressed her appreciation to the Gloria Amponsah Force and its partners for the donation.
She appealed to corporate organisations in Ghana to support the initiative, saying two more Pad Bank machines are needed for UniMAC’s other two campuses.
The initiative is expected to help reduce the challenges faced by female students during menstruation and ensure that lack of sanitary products does not prevent girls from attending or concentrating in school.
Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Ebenezer Madugu