Publications

A Reflection from the Adolescent West Africa Gender Transformative and Responsive Research (AdoWA -GTR) Findings Across Ghana, adolescents are navigating a health system that often fails to meet their most basic emotional and physical needs. While national policies and global commitments affirm the right of every adolescent to health, dignity, and support, the realities on […]

Introduction Access to affordable and quality healthcare remains at the heart of Ghana’s pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Since the creation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2003, the scheme has relied heavily on the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL), which contributes nearly 70% of its total funding. However, the 2017 Earmarked […]

In many parts of Ghana, the simple act of managing a menstrual period becomes a monthly struggle for countless adolescent girls. Whether in classrooms or at home, the challenge of accessing sanitary pads, safe washrooms, and supportive hygiene infrastructure remains a silent crisis, one that is quietly robbing girls of their dignity, health, and education. […]

During the moments of childbirth, emergencies can strike without warning. For many women in Ghana, the joy of bringing life into the world can quickly turn into a desperate fight to survive simply because a unit of safe blood is not available. This year’s World Blood Donor Day, under the theme “Give Blood, Give Hope: […]

World Environment Day offers an opportunity for organizations and communities to reflect on how the environment is being protected or harmed. The global theme for this year’s commemoration, “Ending Plastic Pollution,” is a fitting focus given the alarming levels of plastic waste choking our oceans, cluttering our communities, and poisoning the environment. While the world […]

Every year on May 28, the global community unites to observe Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) – a pivotal moment to challenge period stigma, promote menstrual health, and uphold the dignity and rights of everyone who menstruates. For the second consecutive year, the theme “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld” leads the charge. Departing from the tradition […]

In Ghana, a woman’s daily life is a delicate balancing act, often performed in silence and under strain. She is the income earner, the caregiver, and the community builder. She wakes before dawn to fetch water, prepares meals for the family, walks miles to her market stall or office, attends community meetings, and still carries […]

Globally, the toll of unsafe working conditions remains staggering. According to the ILO, nearly 2.9 million workers die each year from occupational accidents and work-related diseases. An estimated 402 million people suffer non-fatal work-related injuries, contributing to economic losses. These figures underscore the urgent need for robust occupational safety systems. Every year on April 28, […]

In a landmark move to improve menstrual hygiene and reduce school absenteeism among adolescent girls, the government launched the Free Sanitary Pads for Girls in School policy yesterday. The initiative is a significant stride towards achieving gender equity in education and ensuring that no girl is left behind due to a natural process such as […]