This campaign supports women and young girls in Ghana who are struggling to support their families due to limited education, lack of access to reproductive healthcare, and being seen as vulnerable to sexual violence and trafficking.

Many of these young women have no way to support their families, leading to high mortality rates in children, malnutrition, and severe economic hardship. Some even resort to prostitution to provide basic food for their children.

This project is ongoing and our goal is to open multiple training centres and shops to support 15 women (at a time) in learning the trade of a seamstress or soap maker, providing them with the necessary educational training to understand how to run an independent business, and supplying materials to start working independently. With just £3,500, we can make this happen for 15 women and help to provide these women with the skills and materials they need to support their families.

During the 12-month training program, we will also help support these women and their families financially, providing food and other necessities so that they can focus on learning and building a better life for themselves and their children. We have already provided this service to two villages but have a further eight villages to support, with this number growing yearly.

In addition to the lack of education and economic opportunity, many young girls in Ghana are also facing challenges related to menstrual health. With many families living in severe poverty, girls are often forced to choose between eating and purchasing menstrual products. This can lead to serious health problems, including infection, pelvic inflammatory disease, and infertility.

Many of the girls are even turning to sex in exchange for menstrual products. With 65% of girls unable to afford pads, one in 10 young girls are missing school during their period, leading to 20% of the school year missed and many dropping behind and dropping out.

This leads to a cycle of poverty, with many young girls finding themselves as single parents and being trafficked into prostitution.

By donating to our campaign, you can help provide young girls with the menstrual products they need to attend school throughout the month. This will enable them to continue and complete their education, leading to better job prospects and the ability to support themselves and their families.

Currently, only 30% of students enrolled in higher education are girls. This project will improve on those numbers and allow girls the same opportunity. Girls who do not attend education have an average weekly salary of between 0 and £2.50 per week. After completing education, this raises to £35, keeping them away from prostitution and allowing their children to attend school.

Your donation can also improve the health of these girls by providing them with hygienic menstrual products, preventing infection and other serious health problems. And it can improve their dignity, preventing bullying and ridicule from peers due to bloodstained uniforms.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of these young women and their families. Donate today to support our training centre and menstrual health initiatives in Ghana. Thank you for your support!