World Menstrual Hygiene Day At Kpando

The underlying cause of this World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration in Kpando was to advocate for the removal of taxes on sanitary pads,...

Ms. Emmanuella Norvi Nutsu, Face of Akpini 2022, and the Ghana Education Service, Kpando Municipal, donated Reflo’s sanitary pads to about 500 adolescent girls in the Kpando municipality on May 26, 2023, at the E.P Church, Kpando Kpodzi. Participating schools were Tsakper R.C Girls, Gabi M/A JHS, St. Thomas Aquinas JHS, Gabi R.C Girls primary, Kpando kpodzi E.P. Basic school, Todzi Presby Basic school, Nuarudini E/A Basic school and Immaculate Conception JHS.

In the face of the challenges posed by the high prices and taxes on sanitary pads, particularly in rural areas, where many girls cannot afford them, and resort to unhygienic alternatives and the team’s commitment to addressing these issues, the team conducted educational sessions to empower the students with knowledge of proper menstrual hygiene practices, including the appropriate disposal of used sanitary pads.

The underlying cause of this World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration in Kpando was to advocate for the removal of taxes on sanitary pads, thus alleviating the financial burden faced by young girls. As a part of this initiative, Reflo Company Limited supported the cause by providing high-quality sanitary pads at an affordable price, ensuring that every girl-child can easily access and afford these essential products. We are proud to have our products on display in this significant event, and we applaud Ms. Emmanuella Norvi Nutsu and the Ghana Education Service, for this initiative which will help promote menstrual hygiene and empower young girls throughout the Kpando municipality.

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.