Prampram Menstrual Hygiene & Education Drive
- Prampram Ghana
- June 2023
Challenge
Before this intervention, menstruation remained a significant but under addressed barrier to education in low income communities in Prampram. Many school aged girls lacked access to sanitary products and accurate menstrual health education, leading to frequent school absenteeism, reduced academic performance, and increased stigma. In some cases, girls resorted to unsafe alternatives, exposing them to preventable health risks, while others disengaged from education entirely. The core gap was limited access to menstrual health resources and inadequate reproductive health education within the school system.
My Role
Designed and led a community based menstrual health intervention aimed at improving access to sanitary products and reproductive health education for adolescent girls.
Engaged school authorities and local stakeholders to coordinate safe and effective delivery of menstrual health education sessions.
Facilitated interactive reproductive health education sessions to improve knowledge, confidence, and open dialogue around menstruation.
Strengthened school participation by reducing barriers that contribute to absenteeism and educational disruption.
Impact
More than 820 girls received sanitary products and menstrual health education, improving access to essential hygiene resources and knowledge.
Increased openness in school environments through structured conversations that reduced stigma and normalized menstrual health discussions.
Improved awareness of safe menstrual hygiene practices, empowering girls to manage their health with confidence and dignity.
Strengthened school participation by reducing barriers that contribute to absenteeism and educational disruption.
