Softcare FM Manufacturing Company has intensified efforts to combat period poverty and promote menstrual health education, reaching hundreds of girls and vulnerable women through activities marking the 2026 International Menstrual Hygiene Day.
The initiative, organised under the global theme “Period Friendly World,” combined menstrual health awareness campaigns with the distribution of sanitary products to schoolgirls and women in underserved communities, reinforcing calls for greater support for menstrual dignity and wellbeing.
A key component of the programme was a partnership between Softcare and the Women Commission of Takoradi Technical University (TTU), which enabled outreach activities across Takoradi. Through the campaign, junior high school girls received education on menstrual hygiene management alongside free sanitary pads to help them remain confident and active in school.
For many beneficiaries, the intervention represented more than access to hygiene products. It provided reassurance that menstruation should not become a barrier to education, social participation or personal development.
The campaign forms part of Softcare’s broader commitment to advancing women’s health and supporting vulnerable groups through corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Over the years, the company has positioned itself as a major manufacturer of hygiene products, producing sanitary pads, baby diapers, baby pants and wet wipes for both local and international markets. Its products are distributed in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
In Ghana, the company operates a large-scale manufacturing facility with the capacity to produce approximately seven million packs of hygiene products monthly. It employs more than 1,000 workers, the majority of whom are Ghanaians, while women make up a significant portion of its workforce.
Beyond manufacturing, Softcare says it remains focused on contributing to national development through employment creation, tax compliance and support for public health initiatives.
The company is also participating in the Government’s Free Sanitary Pad Programme, an initiative designed to support more than two million schoolgirls across the country. The programme seeks to reduce period poverty, improve menstrual hygiene management and ensure that girls remain in school during their menstrual cycles.
Industry observers have increasingly highlighted the importance of private sector involvement in addressing menstrual health challenges, particularly in communities where access to sanitary products remains limited.
Softcare’s efforts have earned recognition from industry bodies, including awards for industrial excellence and corporate social responsibility. The company has also received commendation from senior government officials who have visited its manufacturing facility and observed its operations.
According to the company, its long-term objective extends beyond producing hygiene products. It aims to contribute to healthier communities, support women’s empowerment and strengthen Ghana’s manufacturing sector through quality local production.
As conversations around menstrual health continue to gain prominence, Softcare says it will continue investing in awareness campaigns, community outreach programmes and partnerships that help girls and women manage menstruation safely, confidently and with dignity.
