Ashanti TVET Directorate Observes Menstrual Hygiene Day with Health Talks and Pad Donations Across 8 Technical Schools
In commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025, the Ashanti Regional Directorate of the Ghana TVET Service has embarked on a region-wide outreach campaign aimed at raising awareness on menstrual hygiene and promoting the health and dignity of adolescent girls in technical and vocational institutions.
The campaign, held under the global theme “Breaking the Silence: Open Conversation about Menstruation Hygiene”, was rolled out in eight selected TVET schools within the region. It sought to equip female students with accurate knowledge on menstrual health, while fostering confidence and encouraging open discussions to eliminate shame and stigma.
The beneficiary institutions included:
1. Tetrefu Technical Institute
2. Ramseyer Technical Institute
3. St. Michael’s Technical Institute
4. Suame Technical Institute
5. Suntreso Technical Institute
6. Jachie Technical Institute
7. Methodist Technical Institute
8. Business Secretarial and Technical Institute (BSTI)
Health professionals from the Ghana Health Service partnered with the TVET Directorate to deliver impactful health talks across the schools. Their sessions covered key topics such as maintaining personal hygiene during menstruation, the correct use and disposal of sanitary products, and debunking harmful myths associated with menstruation.
Students were educated on the consequences of poor menstrual hygiene, including infections and absenteeism, and were encouraged to adopt safe practices that support their overall well-being and academic performance.
As part of the exercise, sanitary pads were distributed to the female students to support menstrual hygiene needs. Sunda Ghana Limited, producers of Softcare sanitary products, donated ten (10) boxes of sanitary pads to support the campaign. Additionally, Mr. Robert Ayertey, a philanthropist and CEO of Ayertey Alignment Service, donated five (5) boxes of sanitary pads to Suame Technical Institute.
Representatives from the Ashanti Regional TVET Directorate expressed their gratitude to the donors and emphasized the Directorate’s commitment to supporting young girls not only in skills training but also in health and personal development.
“Menstrual health is a human right. Girls should not have to miss class or feel embarrassed about a natural biological process. This program is part of our ongoing effort to empower girls with education, resources, and support,” said a TVET official.
The program was well received by students and school authorities, with many commending the initiative for addressing a critical issue that often goes unspoken. Some students shared that the campaign helped them gain a better understanding of their bodies and boosted their confidence.
World Menstrual Hygiene Day, marked every May 28th, serves as a global platform to raise awareness and change negative social norms around menstruation. Through initiatives like this, the Ashanti Regional TVET Directorate is helping to build a generation of informed, healthy, and empowered young women across Ghana.
