BY: KWEKU BOLTON
An Accra-based NGO, The Woman Called She, is equipping young girls with digital literacy skills and menstrual health education as part of efforts to promote empowerment and inclusion.
The initiative, held at the Alajo Cluster of Schools during Girls Week celebrations, brought together more than 300 students for a day of inspiration and learning.
Through its “Think Before You Click” and “One Pad for Her” campaigns, the organisation, in partnership with Xyberux, is helping girls stay safe online while maintaining good menstrual hygiene. The digital literacy sessions encouraged responsible use of technology and protection of digital identity.
A 2024 UNICEF study found that 62% of adolescent girls in Ghana face online risks such as cyberbullying and data breaches. Meanwhile, statistics from the Ghana Health Service show that one in four girls misses school each month due to a lack of menstrual products or knowledge about menstrual health.
Executive Director of The Woman Called She, Elsie Boateng, said the organisation aims to reach at least 20,000 girls by 2026, giving them the confidence, knowledge, and skills to thrive both online and offline.
She called on communities and institutions to support the cause, stressing that no girl should be left behind in the digital age. With continued advocacy and collaboration, the NGO hopes to create a generation of girls who are tech-savvy, healthy, and empowered to lead change in their schools and communities.
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Great initiative. Good job Elsie.