The reasons why A Mother's Touch Foundation embarked on sharing free sanitary pads for  girls between the ages of 11 years to 16 years at Matsekope presby primary school
22 Mar
2024
Charity

The reasons why A Mother's Touch Foundation embarked on sharing free sanitary pads for girls between the ages of 11 years to 16 years at Matsekope presby primary school

Beneficiaries: over 100 girls and 8 Female Teachers.

1. Reducing school absenteeism of young girls Many girls miss school days or drop out entirely due to menstruation.  Providing sanitary pads allows them to manage their periods hygienically and confidently attend school, furthering their education.

2. Health and Dignity:  Improvised or unclean menstrual hygiene products can lead to infections and health problems. Supplying sanitary pads promotes good hygiene practices and protects girls' health.

3. Breaking Stigma:  Periods are often stigmatized, particularly in rural areas. Distributing pads and providing menstrual hygiene education can help normalize menstruation and empower girls.


4. Our Future plan is to have a self Sustainable program  Consider partnering with local schools to teach girls how to make reusable sanitary pads. This fosters self-reliance, reduces reliance on external supplies, and creates potential income-generating opportunities.

We select this school because what ever the city of Accra students benefits do not reach due economical imbalance.


providing sanitary pads, you're not just offering a product, you're investing in the future of these girls and their community. Our plan to provide each girl with a number of disposable pads which can last them for 6 months; Which we plan to teach the students how make the reusable Sanitary Pads before the year ends.

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