Fern Empowerment Foundation, a non-governmental organization improving the quality of life of children through education, has marked the Menstrual Hygiene Day with girls of St. Bakhita School Complex at the Odumase Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
The two (2) hour event which took on place on the 28th of May, 2021, was in commemoration of the Menstrual Health Day that is observed each year on May 28 to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management at a global level.
Observing the day under the theme, ‘More Action and Investment in Menstrual Health and Hygiene Now!’, Fern Empowerment Foundation educated girls of St. Bakhita School Complex on the importance of menstrual hygiene and how to achieve that.
The organization also made donation of some 200 boxes of sanitary pads, besides other sanitary items.
Co-Founder of Fern Empowerment Foundation, Ruth Yamoah, speaking on the event, expressed: “We are very pleased to have had the time with these young girls. Our time here has been very profitable as we have successfully engaged these young ones on the importance of menstrual hygiene, and also breaking the stigma around periods. It is our hope that they also spread the word to their peers wherever they find themselves”.
Speaking on Health, Ms. Debora Wadie a Mid-wife at the Shai Osudoku District Hospital reiterated the importance and benefits of proper Menstrual Hygiene practices for adolescent girls and the need for more advocacy on how girls can track their period to avoid uncomfortable situations. She said “a girl should be taught how to track her period to avoid uncomfortable situations which usually brings down their confidence.” The students were taught how to manage and track their periods and how to properly fix their menstrual pads.
Ms. Tracy Zuweira Abdul-Wahab (Zuzu) of Ghana Most Beautiful (GMB2020) made a special appearance at the event to empower the students on the importance of education. With reference to her background and rise to fame, Zuzu encouraged the girls that everything is possible if they set their minds to it. “Youngs girls, you can achieve anything so don’t let anyone deceive your own dream because your dreams are yours only”, she added.
Headmistress of the St. Bakhita School Complex, Madam Estela on her part, appreciated the Foundation for its efforts and time with the girls on this special day.