DGF Ghana
Menstrual health equity, dignity, and education for girls in Ghana.
Dignity for Girls Foundation (DGF Ghana) supports girls with menstrual health resources, practical education, and community partnerships—so period poverty never becomes a reason to miss school.
A community-based, Ghana-registered nonprofit piloting evidence-informed menstrual health programs.
1 School
Pilot site
1 Year
Program cycle
$12K
Estimated pilot budget
What we do
- Reusable menstrual kit distribution and guidance
- Menstrual health education and myth-busting
- School-based support to reduce absenteeism
- Community collaboration (parents, teachers, local partners)
Why this matters
- Girls in rural Ghana can miss several days of school each month due to menstruation.
- Stigma, lack of menstrual products, and inadequate facilities push girls out of classrooms.
- Menstrual health is a human rights, education, and gender equity issue.
What makes DGF Ghana different
- Women-led and community-led implementation
- Reusable pads to promote sustainability and dignity
- Inclusive education engaging girls, caregivers, and teachers
- Simple, data-driven monitoring of attendance and confidence
About DGF Ghana
Mission • Vision • Values
Mission
To advance menstrual health equity and help girls stay in school with dignity through education, resources, and partnerships.
Vision
A Ghana where every girl can learn confidently—without stigma, shame, or missed school because of her period.
Values
- Dignity and respect
- Community-led solutions
- Evidence-informed practice
- Transparency and accountability
Pilot snapshot: Fodoa Basic School
- Location: Eastern Region, Ghana
- Girls reached: ~50 (ages 10–17)
- Duration: 12 months
- Target outcome: Reduction in menstruation-related absenteeism
How we measure impact
Simple + meaningful metrics
Attendance
Track changes in girls’ attendance during menstruation-related periods.
Knowledge & confidence
Short pre/post checks on menstrual health knowledge, myths, and self-efficacy.
Feedback
Student and teacher feedback to improve kit usability, sessions, and support structures.
News & Education
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Why menstrual health education matters
Menstrual health education helps reduce stigma, build confidence, and support girls’ school attendance. -
Pilot program update
DGF Ghana is preparing to implement its first school-based pilot at Fodoa Basic School in the Eastern Region. -
Education spotlight
Reusable menstrual products are safe, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable when used correctly.
Get involved
There are many ways to support DGF Ghana’s work to advance menstrual health equity and keep girls in school with dignity.
Donate
Your support helps fund menstrual kits, education sessions, and monitoring for our pilot school.
Contact to DonatePartner
We welcome schools, local NGOs, women’s groups, health educators, and funding partners who share our commitment to menstrual health equity and girls’ education.
Become a PartnerVolunteer
Support our work through content development, monitoring tools, communications, or school-based planning.
Volunteer With UsContact
For partnerships, funding inquiries, or collaboration, please contact us:
Email: dgfghana25@gmail.com