Her Ghana, a non-governmental organisation founded in 2024 by Mama Adzorhlor III, Queen Mother of Dagbamete, is boldly breaking the silence surrounding menstruation and giving young women the tools to reclaim their dignity and confidence.
Driven by personal experience and deep empathy, Mama Adzorhlor III formed Her Ghana with a singular mission, to support and empower young girls across Ghana with menstrual products and education.
Recalling her own difficult journey, she shared with JoyNews the pain of growing up in a remote village where menstruation came with stigma, shame, and little to no support.
“Being a young girl from a remote small village, it was difficult during my menstrual period times.
Going through the stigma it left on me, the confidence it took from me as a young girl has always left a mark. There are so many myths about menstruation, and there is little support for girls in remote areas,” she recalled.
Armed with compassion and determination, Her Ghana has been actively visiting schools, distributing menstrual cups which are antibacterial, antimicrobial, and can last up to 10 years if properly maintained with sanitary pads.
But these visits go beyond giveaways; they’re also powerful educational campaigns aimed at dismantling menstrual myths and boosting hygiene awareness.
So far, the organisation has reached schools in the Volta and Eastern regions and is preparing to extend its impact to the Northern Region this May.
Each visit represents a step closer to Mama’s dream of ensuring that no girl misses school due to menstruation.
Mama Adzorhlor III praised the government’s recent initiative to provide menstrual pads nationwide, calling it a commendable step toward inclusion and dignity for girls. However, she emphasised the need for broader support.
She passionately appealed to individuals, organisations, and corporate entities to join her in this crucial campaign.
Her Ghana is not just giving out products, it’s restoring confidence, promoting equality, and lighting the path for a generation of girls who no longer have to hide during their periods.
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