In a heartfelt effort to promote menstrual health and empower young girls, the Greater Love Foundation, in collaboration with Reflo’s® Sanitary Pads and The Florence Mensah Foundation (TFMF), successfully held its flagship outreach initiative Project Pad A Girl at Accra Central on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
With the powerful theme “Menstrual Equity for All: Empowering Her,” the campaign sought to address one of the most overlooked but deeply personal challenges many girls face — access to safe and hygienic menstrual products. The project reached over 500 girls, equipping them not only with essential sanitary products but also with the confidence, education, and support needed to embrace womanhood with pride and dignity.
For many girls across Ghana, menstrual hygiene management remains a barrier to consistent school attendance and overall well-being. Stigmas, limited access to sanitary pads, and a lack of menstrual education often contribute to feelings of shame and isolation.
Speaking at the event, Esaaba Essien, Founder of the Greater Love Foundation, emphasized the campaign’s mission:
“Periods should never stand in the way of a girl’s education, self-esteem, or dreams. Through ‘Project Pad A Girl’, we are saying loudly and clearly that every girl deserves to feel clean, safe, and empowered — regardless of her background.”
The campaign highlighted how menstrual equity is not just a health issue, but a human rights issue that intersects with education, gender equality, and public health.
Central to the campaign was the donation of high-quality sanitary pads from Reflo’s, a Ghanaian-owned brand that has become synonymous with menstrual comfort and dignity. Designed for maximum protection, Reflo’s® Sanitary Pads feature extra-long, extra-heavy capacity with up to 10 hours of absorption, providing the reliability that young girls need to go about their daily lives with confidence.
The pads, which come in both day and night varieties, are made with super soft cotton for comfort, making them ideal for girls who may be experiencing menstruation for the first time.
Representatives from Reflo’s® shared that the partnership aligns strongly with the company’s mission to empower young women to live boldly and without shame.
“We believe that no girl should ever have to choose between her dignity and her education. That’s why Reflo’s® is committed to supporting programmes like these that remove barriers and build confidence,” one spokesperson noted.
The success of the event was made possible by the generosity of sponsors and supporters. In a public statement of gratitude, Esaaba Essien shared:
“On behalf of the Greater Love Foundation, I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to our incredible sponsors, Reflo’s® and The Florence Mensah Foundation, as well as every supporter who helped bring this vision to life. Your kindness has made a real and lasting impact. You didn’t just donate pads — you donated dignity, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose for 500 young girls.”
The event also included educational sessions on menstrual hygiene, breaking myths and taboos, and encouraging open conversations about reproductive health. Volunteers and health professionals engaged participants in group discussions, creating a safe space for learning and sharing.
The Greater Love Foundation reiterated its commitment to ensuring that menstrual equity becomes a national conversation, not just an occasional campaign. Plans are already underway to expand the initiative to other regions in Ghana, with the goal of reaching even more girls in underserved communities.
“Menstrual health is a right, not a privilege,” Esaaba added. “And as long as we have the support of kind-hearted individuals and partners like Reflo’s® and TFMF, we will keep fighting to protect that right.”
