Our first big mission as More Amoure was in Ghana. We handed out over 1,200 sanitary packs to girls and staff across 20 rural schools. This is what that taught us.
What period poverty is
Period poverty means not being able to afford or access sanitary products, or the clean facilities and education that go with them. It is not only about money. It is also about whether products are available nearby, whether it is safe and private to manage a period at school, and whether anyone feels able to talk about it.
Why it matters at school
When a girl does not have what she needs, she may stay home during her period. Missing days adds up, and it can affect confidence and learning. The solution is not complicated. A pack of the right products, delivered with respect, takes away a barrier that should never have been there.
What we saw
We met girls and teachers who were glad to be able to speak about it openly. Staff told us they often tried to help with what they could. The need was practical and urgent, and the response was warm.
We also learned how much a simple gesture means when it comes with presence. We did not send a box and move on. We went, we spoke to people and we listened.
What we would tell anyone planning something similar
- Work with the schools. Ask what is needed and how it should be handed out.
- Be respectful. Talk about periods plainly, with dignity.
- Include staff. Teachers and staff often cover the gap quietly.
- Plan for next time. A single delivery helps, but regular supply helps more.
How you can help
You can support charities that work on period poverty in the UK and abroad, donate to school and community collection points, or simply start the conversation with the people around you.
And when you buy from More Amoure, 10% of every profit goes to More Action, the work that made this mission possible.
Read the original story in our blog: More Action in Ghana.
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