Reflo Company Ltd collaborates with The Florence Mensah Foundation to commence the Foundation’s “1000 girls” project in Keta

The event also featured a student-led drama illustrating the drawbacks of using cloth versus the benefits of sanitary pads, and a choreography performance....

Reflo Company Ltd, in partnership with the Florence Mensah Foundation, has inaugurated a significant menstrual hygiene initiative, “Helping 1000 Girls to Embrace Their Flow,” at Kedzi Havedzi A.M.E Zion Basic School in the Volta Region of Ghana. The project commenced with a substantial donation of a six-month supply of Reflo’s sanitary pads to 300 girls in Keta Kedzi.

The project’s launch was marked by a mini durbar, attended by esteemed guests including Torgbui Joachim Acolatse V, who is the Duffia of Kedzi and also the Chairman of the Kedzi Traditional Authority, and the District Chief Executive. The event began with a welcoming speech from Mr. Hedzi, head of Kedzi-Havedzi A.M.E Zion Basic School.

The Managing Director of Reflo Company Ltd, Ms. Rebecca underscored the importance of the initiative. “We are not just launching a program; we are igniting a movement that will spread awareness, foster understanding, and create lasting change in the lives of our girls. We are planting the seeds of confidence, self-worth, and empowerment that will grow and flourish in the hearts of our young women,” she stated. She emphasised that menstruation is a symbol of strength and womanhood, and should not be a barrier.

A health talk by Nurse Judith emphasised the importance of menstrual hygiene and encouraged girls to see menstruation as a natural transition to womanhood. She provided practical advice on proper hygiene practices, including handwashing and pad disposal. The Reflo’s Ladies also demonstrated the correct use and disposal of sanitary pads, ensuring the girls understood the best practices.

The event also featured a student-led drama illustrating the drawbacks of using cloth versus the benefits of sanitary pads, and a choreography performance. The Directorate of Education expressed gratitude for the initiative and urged continued support for other communities.

The event concluded with the distribution of a six-month supply of Reflo’s sanitary pads to the girls. Over the next three months, Reflo Company Ltd and the Florence Mensah Foundation will return to Keta to provide additional pads to the 300 girls, totaling a year’s supply of Reflo’s sanitary pads. This initiative aims to break down barriers faced by women and girls due to lack of access to sanitary products. Through this partnership, Reflo Company Ltd and the Florence Mensah Foundation hope to inspire others to contribute to community well-being, marking the beginning of a brighter, more inclusive future for all girls.

Reflo Company Ltd, in partnership with The Florence Mensah Foundation, has officially completed its landmark “Helping 1000 Girls to Embrace Their Flow” initiative, with the final round of sanitary pad distributions carried out in schools in Ashaiman, Nima and Assin Ochiso to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025.

Launched in March 2024, the project was a bold commitment to support 1,000 deprived girls with a full year’s supply of high-quality sanitary pads and menstrual health education. One year on, the goal has been achieved — with 1,000 girls now better equipped to manage their menstrual health with dignity and confidence.

Beneficiaries of the project spanned across key communities and schools, including: Assin Ochiso D/A Basic School, Assin Ochiso Heritage Academy, Assin Hasowode D/A Basic School, Kedzi Havedzi A.M.E. Zion Basic School (Volta Region), Ashaiman No. 5B Basic School, Ashaiman No. 4 JHS and Nima Basic School.

The impact of the project extended far beyond distributing sanitary pads. Through school engagements, open conversations and hands-on educational sessions, the Foundation addressed long-standing stigma, corrected misconceptions and empowered young girls to approach their menstrual cycles with confidence, pride and self-assurance.

At the closing ceremony, Ms. Rebecca Osam, CEO of Reflo Company Ltd., remarked:

“Today, as we close this chapter, we are not just ending a project. We are celebrating a milestone — one that signifies progress, sparks awareness, inspires dialogue and lays the foundation for lasting change. To our brilliant young girls, you are strong, you are capable and you are unstoppable. And to everyone gathered here, let us not stop here. Let us continue to support, educate and build a community where our girls can thrive without fear, shame or judgment.”

With the “1000 Girls” project now complete, both Reflo Company Ltd and The Florence Mensah Foundation are urging government agencies, corporate organisations, NGOs and development partners to help scale the initiative nationally, reaching more underserved girls in vulnerable communities.

The success of this project is not just a milestone — it’s a call to action. A call to invest in menstrual equity. A call to shape a future where no girl’s education or dignity is compromised by her period.