The Women’s Wing of the National Democratic Congress in South Africa has donated sanitary pads to two institutions in Nsawam Adoagyiri constituency.

The beneficiary institutions were the Eye of God Orphanage Home (which received the assorted food items) and the Prince Boateng Memorial School (which received the sanitary pads) all of Aburi in the Eastern Region.

During the presentation ceremony, on Sunday Madam Wilbertina Buxton, NDC SA Chapter Women Organiser presented the items for and on behalf of the SA NDC Women Chapter.

Madam Buxton, speaking at the event said, "I'm honoured to represent NDC SA Chapter Women's Wing and we want to thank the Almighty God for the opportunity to interact with you and contribute our quota to your well-being so as to enhance your education.”

According to her, the month of August is Women's Month in South Africa, and as such they are obliged to also do something for their kith and kin in Ghana. "Our presence here is in line with our project that we’re embarking on both in SA and Ghana.”

“We are happy to make a donation of sanitary pads to female students of this school who need them,” she indicated.

In her view, being women and mothers themselves, they are aware of this critical need most young girls go through, especially in rural Ghana.

“It has come to our notice that many young girls in educational institutions are unable to adopt the appropriate material and hygienic conditions during their menses. This may be because they don't have access to sanitary pads on timely bases,” Madam Buxton revealed.

She however, underscored the fact that, the use of alternative materials to replace sanitary pads with its associated unhygienic conditions and discomfort would no doubt hinder the young girls' ability to concentrate on their studies.

"It is in this vein that the Women’s Wing of NDC SA Chapter want to support you by supplying you with these sanitary pads and we promise to do same every three to six months," she promised.

Adding that "We believe that it will add up to what you have and give you comfort and peace of mind to pursue your studies in these times when the education of the girl child is at the centre of national development worldwide."

She took the opportunity to encourage the students to take their studies seriously so that they can take advantage of the opportunities education offers women.

“We want to assure you it's not going to be a one off thing, but in every three to six months we would be here to donate sanitary pads,” she assured the beneficiaries.

In her concluding remarks, the NDC South African Chapter team leader said, on behalf of the NDC SA chapter they appreciate the Headmaster, the entire teaching staff and students for the warm reception given them. "As I said earlier we look forward to seeing you again in the very near future", Madam Buxton ended.