In a remarkable effort to empower young girls and promote education, Rose Aawulenna, a Ghanaian PhD student at the University of Tasmania (UTAS), has extended a helping hand to 282 girls across four underprivileged schools in Nandom.
As one of the four winners of the 2025 Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellowship Program, Rose secured a grant to support young girls by providing essential menstrual hygiene products and educational materials.
Her initiative initially benefited 200 students at St.
Maria Goretti JHS, Kogle Basic School, Nandom Girls Model JHS, and Naa Polkuu Primary School, ensuring they could manage their menstrual cycles with dignity and remain focused on their studies.
