Golden Inspires Foundation in partnership with Songba Empowerment Centre empowered over 200 school girls across three Districts in Northern Ghana.The school-based training started on Friday, 27th February to 3rd March 2026, and implemented a three-day intensive menstrual health empowerment programme across four Junior High Schools in Northern Ghana. The training reached over 200 adolescent girls in Sunnia JHS, Kumbungu D/A JHS, Chogu D/A JHS, and Zo-Simli Girls Junior High School, spanning Kumbungu District, Sagnarigu District, and Tamale Metropolitan Assembly.Menstrual health remains a pressing educational and public health concern. According to UNICEF and other global development reports, millions of girls worldwide lack access to safe and affordable menstrual products. In many low-income settings, girls can miss up to 10–20% of school days annually due to menstruation-related challenges, including lack of sanitary materials, limited privacy, and social stigma. Such disruptions affect academic performance, confidence, and long-term opportunities.

The programme provided hands-on training in the production of reusable sanitary pads using safe, locally accessible materials. Participants learned step-by-step techniques for measuring, cutting, stitching, and assembling reusable pads, alongside guidance on hygiene practices, washing, drying, and safe storage. Reusable pads can last up to one year when properly maintained, offering a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable alternative to disposable products. This not only addresses period poverty but also contributes to reducing waste associated with single-use sanitary materials.

Beyond practical skills, the sessions created safe spaces for open discussions on menstruation, reproductive health, and self-confidence. Facilitators addressed myths, taboos, and misconceptions that often surround menstruation in many communities. By normalizing conversations and encouraging peer dialogue, the initiative strengthened girls’ self-esteem and menstrual literacy.As part of the intervention, each participating school received copies of the book; No More Suffering in Silence: An Illustrated Guide on Menstruation, authored by Ms. Rhoda Kadoa Wedam, Chief Executive Officer of Song’ba Empowerment Center. The illustrated guide provides accessible, age-appropriate information to support ongoing menstrual education within schools and ensures sustainability beyond the training period.The potential impact of this initiative extends beyond the 200 direct beneficiaries. Equipped with knowledge and practical skills, these girls can serve as peer educators within their schools and communities, multiplying the reach of accurate menstrual health information. Reduced absenteeism, improved participation, and increased confidence are expected medium- to long-term outcomes.

This programme aligns strongly with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). By integrating health education, skills development, environmental sustainability, and gender empowerment, GIF-GHANA and it’s partners continues to advance holistic community development.We remains committed to expanding menstrual health interventions across underserved communities, reinforcing the principle that no girl’s education or dignity should be compromised because of her period.