In a bold and passionate move to empower young girls through education and advocacy, Emefa Deka, a dynamic young broadcaster and GIMPA-certified nutritionist, has launched a menstrual hygiene awareness campaign under her emerging initiative, Plug Her.
The campaign, which aims to promote positive menstrual hygiene practices, is set to make a significant impact in Pokuase and surrounding communities ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, 2025.
Speaking on her motivation for launching the campaign, Emefa said, "Menstrual hygiene is important to me because most young girls in Pokuase and its environs hardly have proper education about it.
This affects a lot-from school dropouts due to teasing to teenage pregnancies resulting from a lack of understanding of the menstrual cycle, and even societal stigma caused by inadequate hygiene care." Through this initiative, Plug Her will drive a community-centered engagement where health experts, youth advocates, and volunteers will interact directly with young girls to raise awareness and provide both educational and material support.
