The Agortime Cluster of World Vision Ghana has launched a Community Pad Bank initiative in Yadzo, within the Kadjebi Area Programme, as part of the 2025 Menstrual Hygiene Day celebrations.

The initiative seeks to provide free sanitary pads to vulnerable and underserved girls in the community, helping to reduce period poverty and promote menstrual dignity.

The launch, held under the global theme “Together for a Period Friendly World,” brought together stakeholders from the Ghana Health Service, Ghana Education Service, and the Kadjebi District Assembly.

Together, they reaffirmed their commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding menstruation and ensuring that every girl has the resources and confidence to manage her period safely and with dignity.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Irvine Aboagye, Southern Regional Operations Manager of World Vision Ghana, highlighted the pressing need for such interventions.

“Teenage pregnancy among girls continues to rise, partly due to their dependence on boys for basic needs like sanitary pads. The Community Pad Bank is not just a donation centre, it is a lifeline to protect the dignity and future of our girls,” he stated.

The Pad Bank will be replenished through voluntary community donations, with a call to individuals, institutions, and partners to contribute at least one pack of sanitary pads a month.

The initiative is expected to curb exploitation, boost school attendance among girls, and address long-standing myths and taboos surrounding menstruation.

Cynthia, a midwife from the Yadzo CHPS Compound, also conducted a practical menstrual hygiene session, teaching young girls how to properly apply sanitary pads and dispose of them safely and hygienically.

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Kadjebi, Dr. Sam Suraj Issaka, praised the initiative, describing it as a vital intervention in promoting the health, dignity, and educational opportunities of girls in the area.

World Vision Ghana’s commitment to menstrual hygiene extends beyond the provision of products. It encompasses education, advocacy, and the development of infrastructure that supports safe and healthy practices.

The Community Pad Bank is a powerful step toward creating a more inclusive and equitable future for girls and women in Yadzo and beyond.