In a bid to tackle period poverty and reduce school absenteeism among young girls, Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has donated approximately 3,000 packs of sanitary pads to basic schools across three districts in the Ashanti Region.
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative directly addresses the financial barriers that force many female students to miss school during their monthly cycles.
The donations were presented to Sepase M/A Junior High School in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, Patasi D/A Junior High School in the Amansie Central District, and Donuaso M/A Basic School in the Ejisu Municipality.
Speaking during the distribution exercise, Dr Naomi Wolali Kwetey, Managing Director of CBG, highlighted community impact as a core operational pillar for the bank.
She noted that a lack of access to basic menstrual hygiene products remains a major obstacle to girl-child education.
According to Dr Kwetey, the bank observed that female students frequently miss school due to an inability to afford sanitary products.
She emphasised CBG’s belief that every child deserves an uninterrupted education, noting that access to these essential items enables young girls to stay in school, pursue their ambitions, and contribute meaningfully to the country’s development.
Dr Kwetey added that CBG’s intervention complements ongoing public sector drives, including national initiatives led by the Vice President to distribute sanitary assets nationwide.
She noted that while this phase focuses on female students, future CSR programmes will also address the welfare needs of male pupils.
Expressing gratitude on behalf of the beneficiary institutions, the Headmistress of Patasi D/A JHS, Esther Nyame, and the Headmaster of Donuaso M/A Basic School, Kingsley Yeboah, described the gesture as a timely intervention for families facing financial hardship.
The school heads revealed that period poverty frequently forces young girls to miss classes or endure discomfort and embarrassment during school hours.
They explained that many parents face financial constraints, making it difficult to provide sanitary towels for their daughters.
Consequently, some girls skip school entirely during their periods, while those who attend risk experiencing embarrassing leakages.
While promising to ensure the items directly benefit the pupils, the school heads commended CBG for stepping in to support vulnerable young girls and safeguard their education.
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