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Terry Yegbe Foundation partners Groomdat Girl to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day
The Terry Yegbe Foundation, a non-profit organisation focused on youth empowerment and community education, partnered with Groomdat Girl to observe World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 in the Volta Region.
Hosted at Horti EP Primary School, the event gathered students, teachers, community members, and officials to enhance awareness of menstrual hygiene and challenge the stigma associated with menstruation.
Founded by Akatsi native and former Akatsi Kickers FC player, Terry Yegbe, the foundation is committed to uplifting young people and fostering community development. Through its initiatives, Yegbe aims to provide educational resources and support to underserved communities.
The event included interactive sessions, demonstrations, and performances centered on menstrual health and hygiene.
Delphine Gomado, a physician assistant at Akatsi, led a practical workshop on personal hygiene.
Meanwhile, Miss Tilda Elinam Acorlor, Team Lead for Groomdat Girl and sports broadcaster, encouraged the girls to embrace menstruation as a natural aspect of life and to prioritise their education.
Mr Eric Ahiabor, Manager of the Terry Yegbe Foundation, expressed appreciation to Groomdat Girl for collaborating on this vital programme at the school. He urged students to take their studies seriously and embody the determination that Terry Yegbe hopes for them.
The event wrapped up with the distribution of sanitary pads and snacks to the children, accompanied by lively performances and poetry recitals focused on hygiene and menstrual health.
Terry Yegbe currently plays as a central defender for the Swedish Allsvenskan club, IF Elfsborg and represents the Ghana national team. He was recently called up to join both the Ghana U-23 team, the Black Meteors, and the senior national team, the Black Stars.
The programme received significant support from The Freeemo Foundation, Dr Harrison Kofi Berlley, and businessman, Mr Francis Aba.
By Raymond Ackumey