It is time to shift our mindset and take concrete actions regarding menstruation. Our extensive visits to various schools have revealed a distressing reality: there are girls who have never encountered a sanitary pad, let alone used one. The Starlight Foundation, in collaboration with Adamfo Ghana and Wings Of Support, is actively working to introduce…
Every day in the year, there are more than a million girls around the world menstruating however the experiences of each girl vary from one another. Whiles others go about their days like every typical day, there is a set that needs to face neglect and abuse bits on their period. Over the years, the…
Lack of sanitary has not only kept many girls out of the classroom, but it has also landed most of them in cases of teenage pregnancy, child abuse and early marriage. The high cost of acquiring just a pad makes most girls fall prey to men. From our experience with our Let Her Know project,…
New Partnership Alert! We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Triple A Groupe as part of our efforts to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Triple A Groupe is a leading company dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. As part of this mission, they have agreed to support our…
Dear Hon. Hajia Lariba Abudu, Today is International Day for Street Children. This year, the day is dedicated to keeping street-connected children safe. Living, working and relying on the streets for survival exposes street-connected children to many dangers. Whilst on the street, children can experience abuse, exploitation, stigmatisation and criminalisation as well as restrictions on…
What is a safe environment for children? It’s a place they feel most loved and connected to the people that matter most. Children, in general, are free-spirited beings, paying attention to a lot of details yet acting unconcerned due to their dependent nature. When this natural environment of love is threatened, they seek refuge elsewhere…
At Starlight Foundation, we believe the strength of the team lies in each individual member. As the year has begun with many plans of impacting the community with all our programs, it’s important to us that members feel empowered to do more thorough intensive collaborations from all sectors. This was witnessed at the first retreat…
The world has become more global through technology. The call for collective activism that drives change has been possible through the diverse innovative roles played by individuals and organizations ensuring that inequalities faced by women are brought to light through digital media. On this day International Women’s Day, we celebrate such people, especially women and…
From the very first time of her menstrual cycle, an average girl spends about 10 years of her life menstruating. Even with experienced ladies who have used sanitary pads for a long time, there are days within their periods when they experience stains of blood from constant movements and activities. The picture is then clear…
For the past years, the World Menstrual Hygiene Day movement has called for action and investment in menstrual health and hygiene using the hashtag #ItsTimeForAction. Starlight Foundation, through its, Let Her Know project has ensured that girls in remote areas, especially the disabled do not lack essential needs for their periods as well as comprehensive…