The EDD Care Foundation commemorated the 2025 Global Menstrual Hygiene Day with a significant contribution. Thousands of sanitary pads and menstrual hygiene items were given to female students at Zion College in Anloga, Volta Region, furnishing over 500 girls with crucial resources. This act is an element of the larger aim of the Foundation to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene, smash the associated stigma, and allow girls to attend school during their periods.

Menstrual Hygiene Day, celebrated worldwide on May 28, supports and promotes access to menstrual education and products, predominantly for girls in underserved areas. Menstrual hygiene is a major issue in Ghana, with a 2021 Ministry of Education report revealing a 95% hurdle rate for rural girls to obtain menstrual items. This challenge ultimately effects their confidence, uninterrupted school attendance, and long-term educational results.

The EDD Care Foundation’s founder, Ewoenam Deborah Dzameshie, underlined the deeper implications of their initiative. She emphasized that every girl has the right to menstruate with dignity and reiterated the urgency of menstrual hygiene, labeling it as a fundamental human right.

The commemoration also held interactive educational sessions headed by health experts, addressing proper menstrual hygiene practices and dispelling detrimental myths concerning menstruation. The acceptance and normality of menstruation were taught to the boys at the school as well, highlighting the importance of including them in menstrual health education.

The step taken by the EDD Care Foundation on this Menstrual Hygiene Day serves as a significant stride towards eradicating period poverty and sustaining every girl’s school attendance. Girls should be confident, healthy, and empowered.

You can find more about the EDD Care Foundation and its initiatives on its website. For any further questions, suggestions, or if you need assistance, please visit eddcaller.com for contact information, which includes how you can get in touch with a representative from the Foundation.