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Access Bank donates 1st tranche of 1million sanitary pads
February 27, 2026
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Access Bank donates 1st tranche of 1million sanitary pads

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Key Points

  • Access Bank Ghana, in partnership with the Office of the Vice President, donated 500 boxes of sanitary pads (12,000 packs) to the New Horizon Special School.
  • This donation is the first tranche of a broader pledge made by Access Bank PLC's Group Deputy Managing Director during a July 2025 visit to Ghana's Vice President.
  • The Bank plans to distribute a total of one million sanitary pads to schoolgirls across the country during the 2026 and 2027 financial years.
  • The initiative aims to end period poverty, keep girls in school, and advance female empowerment, education, and health outcomes.
  • Access Bank has a decade-long commitment to gender-focused programs under its 'W' Initiative, having reached over 100,000 schoolgirls in 2024 with hygiene education and free pads.

Why This Matters

This initiative is significant for Ghana as it directly addresses period poverty, a major barrier to education for many girls, thereby improving school retention and female empowerment. The collaboration between a leading bank and the Vice President's office highlights a crucial public-private partnership tackling a vital social issue, which can inspire similar future endeavors for national development.

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