To commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, the Voices of Women and Children with Disabilities in Ghana (VOWACGhana) has launched a major fundraising drive to restore dignity and confidence to schoolgirls with disabilities.
The campaign, titled “Ten Thousand Fund Raising for Dignity Kits for Girls with Disabilities,” aims to mobilise resources to provide comprehensive menstrual hygiene support for 200 girls in special schools across the Volta Region.
While menstruation is a natural biological process, girls with disabilities in Ghana face a “triple barrier” of poverty, stigma, and systemic exclusion.
VOWACGhana highlights that many of these girls lack access to basic sanitary products and face significant communication hurdles.
“Information on menstrual hygiene is often not available in Braille or easy-read formats, and there is a critical absence of sign language interpreters to communicate this vital information to deaf girls,” the organisation noted in its campaign concept.
These barriers often lead to school absenteeism, low self-esteem, and health complications such as infections, further isolating girls with disabilities from their peers and education.
The centerpiece of the campaign is the Dignity Kit, a carefully curated package designed to meet the holistic hygiene needs of a young girl. Each kit is estimated at GHC 750 and includes:
• A dozen panties and five packs of sanitary pads.
• Underwear (brassieres and undershorts).
• Essential toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, and pomade).
The goal of the campaign is to raise enough funds and in-kind donations to equip 200 girls, ensuring they can manage their periods safely, hygienically, and with pride.
VOWACGhana is inviting corporate institutions, religious bodies, NGOs, and individuals to partner in this humanitarian effort.
Support is being sought in the form of cash donations, sanitary pads, toiletries, or the direct sponsorship of a Dignity Kit.
“This initiative is about more than just pads; it is about promoting menstrual dignity, health, and inclusion,” the organisation stated. “Your support will help restore dignity and boost the confidence of girls who are often left behind in national conversations about reproductive health.”
The campaign activities will include more than just distribution; VOWACGhana plans to host menstrual hygiene education sessions and confidence-building discussions specifically tailored for the needs of girls in special schools.
Beyond the immediate provision of supplies, VOWACGhana expects the campaign to reduce the stigma associated with both menstruation and disability.
The provision of accessible education and the right tools will help to keep girls in school and empower them to view their bodies with dignity rather than shame.
How to Support
Interested partners and donors are encouraged to reach out to VOWACGhana to contribute cash, sanitary items, or sponsorship for the Dignity Kits. The contact numbers are 0559 07 66 27 or 0556 27 97 09.
Every contribution helps ensure that “period poverty” does not stop a girl with a disability from reaching her full potential.
SOURCE: DisabilityNewsGH.com
