Weeks 72 & 73 - MH Day & 33 Days

A couple of weeks ago I had a unique experience. Me and some other sisters took a little field trip to watch Bernice and her husband Prince (amazing sister who is incredibly creative and talented in the sewing department and has her own shop - Bags by Bernice) give instruction to school girls and boys, all focused on personal and menstrual hygiene. 

I learned that May 28, is World Menstrual Hygiene Day, a time to spotlight the importance of menstrual health, which must be recognized as the complete physical, mental, and social well-being of women and girls in relation to the menstrual cycle.

Menstrual hygiene is the ability of women and adolescent girls to manage their menstruation in a hygienic manner, with dignity, using clean menstrual absorbents, and having access to facilities for changing in privacy, as well as for washing their bodies and hands.

The importance of menstrual health and hygiene is increasingly recognized as an integral element in the promotion of public health, the advancement of gender equality, and the safeguarding of human rights.  

However, women, particularly in low-income countries, often encounter numerous obstacles in maintaining menstrual health and hygiene.  These challenges include the lack of appropriate menstrual materials, inadequate access to private facilities for changing and handwashing, and restrictions on participation in everyday activities, such as attending school or work.

Bernice and her husband are passionate about making sure girls everywhere receive personal instruction and a free personal sanitary menstrual care kit. The pads are washable and resuable for 3 years. 

Menstrual health encompasses not only the physical well-being of women but also their right to participate fully in all facets of life—be it civil, economic, social, or political—without experiencing ostracism, constraints, discrimination, coercion, or violence due to menstrual issues.  In many African locations, more than 30% of women and girls do not participate in school, work and/or social activities during menstruation periods.

DONATIONS

Sankofa Care Initiative

ACCESS BANK PLC

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SWIFT: ABNGGHAC

ACC: 1018000000266

33 DAYS

It is hard to believe we only have 33 days remaining on our mission. Our time in Ghana is coming to a close, very quickly. 

33 is considered a "master number." It radiates harmonious and caring energy, emphasizing the importance of helping others and fostering unity. 

I surely hope I can radiate caring, compassionate, and unified love to all people for the remainder of my days on earth! And especially here with the Ghanaian people before we leave! 💜

Sending much love from Ghana!! 💓💛💚