UMA Donates 1,000 Sanitary Pads to Support Girls’ Education in Kenyasi

The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA) has donated 1,000 sanitary pads to basic school girls in Kenyasi, Ahafo Region, as part of an initiative to promote menstrual hygiene and support girls' education. This donation was accompanied by a sensitization program focusing on menstruation and menstrual health, attended by officials from the Ghana Education Service (GES), the Ghana Health Service (GHS), and UMA. Evans Agyemang, the Training Officer of UMA, emphasized that no girl should miss out on education due to menstrual-related challenges, such as lack of access to sanitary products and inadequate menstrual health education. He highlighted that menstrual stigma is a significant barrier leading to absenteeism among schoolgirls. Agyemang assured that UMA would continue its support in the Asutifi North District by providing sanitary pads and educational resources to dispel misconceptions about menstruation. During the sensitization session, midwife Hannah Osam-Pinanko educated the girls on proper menstrual hygiene practices and encouraged them to embrace menstruation as a natural aspect of female development. The beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the support, noting that it would alleviate financial burdens on their families and enhance their confidence in managing their menstrual health at school.