Standard Chartered Trains 70 Girls From 5 Islamic Schools In Greater Accra In Producing Reusable Sanitary Pads

Standard chartered Bank Ghana organised a two-day workshop to train 70 Girls from Five (5) Islamic schools in Greater Accra to learn the skills of developing eco-friendly reusable Sanitary Towels.

The project dubbed Eco-Period for Sustainable Development, provided young girls between the ages of 14 – 17 to independently make, clean and care for reusable sanitary kit to improve girl’s access to effective, sustainable, affordable, eco-friendly and safe menstruation products.

The schools are Alwaleed Comprehensive, Islamic Training Institute, Darul Hijra Islamic, Institute of Islamic studies and Rashad Islamic all within the Ayawaso East, North and Central constituency of Greater Accra region. The program implemented on the 19th - 20th April 2023 presented the girls with comprehensive knowledge and tool kit on Reproductive Health Education.

The objective on the first day was to draw the attention of the girls on the importance of knowing their menstrual circle and also learning how to keep themselves healthy during their period.

She stated that the Bank is committed to supporting girls and women.

“We believe that investing in young girls and women has a multiplier effect as when they are healthy, confident and leaders in their communities they can contribute better to overall economic prosperity”.  “Meeting the critical menstrual hygiene management needs of girls is central to an inclusive global response that promotes equality and social inclusion” she added.

Farouk Osuman of the Islamic Education Unit expressed gratitude to Standard Chartered Bank for the various initiatives embarked by the bank within schools under the unit, including reading clubs and Goal.