My Gold Award Project

Empowering Girls in Ghana—One Period at a Time

Hi! My name is Leila, and for my Girl Scout Gold Award, I’m tackling period poverty by providing Period Care Packages and menstrual health education to teen girls who live in rural Ghana.

In June, I will be traveling to Mampong Methodist J.H.S school with a goal to help girls feel confident about their periods, stay in school, and break the stigma surrounding menstruation. 

This project is important to me because I believe that no girl should have to miss school or feel ashamed because of her period.

Why This Matters

For many girls in Ghana, getting a period can be a huge challenge—not because of pain, but because they don’t have access to menstrual products, education, or support.

📌 1 in 10 African girls miss school because of their period.
📌 Many have to use unsafe materials instead of proper pads.
📌 Stigma and misinformation make it even harder for girls to ask for help.

By providing both supplies and education, I want to help girls feel confident, stay in school, and take charge of their menstrual health.

What Do We Need?

To make this project a success, I am collecting the following brand-new items:

🔹 Sanitary pads
🔹 Panty liners
🔹 Mild soap (for washing reusable pads and underwear)
🔹 Hand sanitizer
🔹 Wet Wipes                          
🔹 Disposable heat packs
🔹 Journals or notebooks (for cycle tracking)
🔹 Herbal tea bags (for cramps)
🔹 Affirmation cards or notes of encouragement

Every donation helps ensure that each girl receives the care and support she needs to manage her period safely and with confidence.

Where Are the Donations Going?

All donated supplies will be delivered to 110 girls between the ages of 11 and 18 who attend the Mampong Methodist J.H.S school in Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana.

These care packages will not only provide essential period products but also empower girls with knowledge and confidence to manage their menstrual health safely. To also make this project sustainable, we are also working with Days for Girls to get these girls kits filled with reusable pads and other necessities, as well as creating a "Dignity Cupboard" filled with menstrual supplies that can be accessed by girls throughout the school day. 

Ways to Contribute:

📦 Donate Supplies –  We are open to picking up any donations from people nearby.  For any donation questions, you may text or call the number at the bottom of the page.
🙌 Spread the Word – Share this project and help advocate for menstrual equity.

💞Sponsor a Girl - Each Reusable Pad Kit of $15 will include two shields, eight liners, two panties, an instruction sheet, and more (An image of the contents below) ! Thanks to Ayebea's Sankofa Marketplace, each purchase of their handmade, foldable fans will support a girl! 

Join Me in Making a Difference

This is more than just my Girl Scout Gold Award project—it’s a way to support, uplift, and empower young girls so their periods never hold them back.

By providing education and supplies, we create a future where no girl is left behind because of her period.

📍 For donation ideas, visit our Amazon Wishlist. 

📍 Visit Ayebea's Sankofa Marketplace! Remember, each fan purchased will help support a girl with a reusable pad kit!

Please text or call 630-261-5131 with any questions. 

Thank you for being part of this journey! ❤️