Efforts to combat menstrual poverty in the Birim North Municipality received a major boost as two NGOs stepped in to address a challenge that has long hindered girls’ education: lack of access to sanitary pads.
Gibicts Centre for Community and Youth Development, in partnership with the Ntiamoah Foundation, has donated over 200 cartons of sanitary pads to support female students in nine schools across the municipality. The initiative coincides with the 2025 World Menstrual Hygiene Day and seeks to tackle the persistent issue of school absenteeism caused by menstruation-related challenges.
Juliet Akyaa, the Municipal Girl Child Education Coordinator, described the donation as a crucial intervention. She revealed that many girls stay home during their periods due to the unaffordability of sanitary products, affecting both their academic performance and self-esteem.
Each beneficiary is set to receive a six-month supply of pads—an approach aimed at providing lasting relief and helping students stay focused on their education.
Representatives from the two NGOs urged school authorities to ensure equitable distribution of the products, emphasizing the importance of reaching the most vulnerable girls.
The initiative underscores a growing recognition of menstrual hygiene as a key driver of gender equality in education and reflects an ongoing push by civil society to fill gaps in government support.
