Empowering Girls.Transforming Women.Strengthening Communities.
WomenNow Ghana works with girls and young women in underserved rural communities to advance menstrual health, skills development, education and economic empowerment.
Supporting girls and young women for brighter futures
Through menstrual health, education and skills development, we help girls and young women in underserved communities unlock their potential and build better lives.
Menstrual Health & Dignity
Helping girls manage their periods with dignity, confidence and knowledge.
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Skills & Economic Empowerment
Practical skills, entrepreneurship guidance and livelihood support that create opportunities for independence.
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Girls' Education, Advocacy & Mentorship
Giving girls the knowledge, confidence and support to shape their futures.
Read about this programmeOne girl's path to a stronger community
Menstrual health, skills and mentoring are not separate projects. They are steps on the same road.
Girl
Starts with a girl in a rural Volta community.
Dignity
Safe, reusable pads and honest health education.
Education
She stays in school, or returns with support and mentoring.
Skills
Training in tailoring, hairdressing and other trades.
Stronger community
Her income and confidence lift her family and village.
Our impact
Creating real change in our communities
These figures come from WomenNow Ghana’s project activities and surveys. We will continue to update this section with verified results as more projects are implemented.
of girls surveyed in our 2019 pilot said they struggled to afford sanitary pads each month.
of girls said they used old cloth or other unhygienic materials during their periods (2019 pilot survey).
In addition, 40 young women have been trained in vocational skills (15 in dressmaking, 15 in hairdressing and 10 in sugar craft) in the Adaklu and Ho West districts.
Learning together. Building confidence.
A closer look at the people and practical activities behind our programmes.
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