Starlight Foundation is calling for passionate and talented students with relevance backgrounds in project management, business administration, research, social works, and other related areas to join our impact-driven team for the 2025/2026 National Service Programme. Join a dynamic team, gain hands-on experience, and grow your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.…
Today, 28th May, marks World Menstrual Day—a global initiative dedicated to breaking the silence around menstruation and ensuring that every girl and woman has access to the resources, education, and support they need to manage their periods with dignity. This year’s theme, “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld,” emphasises the collective responsibility we all share in creating…
As we celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 with the theme “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld,” we’re confronting period poverty’s harsh reality in Ghana. About 65% of schoolgirls miss up to five days monthly due to lack of menstrual products, while 72% in rural areas resort to unsafe alternatives like rags or leaves. The economic burden is…
In partnership with Ghana Health Service professionals, we delivered interactive educational sessions that transformed how these school communities understand and approach menstruation. Our programme isn’t just about education; it also provides reusable sanitary pads and disposable ones for areas with water shortages, along with helpful materials on menstrual care. What makes our approach unique is…
Through the “Let Her Know” initiative, the Starlight Foundation involves boys as supportive allies in its menstrual hygiene programme. Thanks to funding support from Wings of Support, we have connected with students at Suprodu Methodist Junior High School to discuss the significance of menstrual health and ways to stay safe during their cycles. Working alongside…
Despite its urban setting, the Wesley Methodist JHS School has struggled with period poverty, with a baseline assessment showing that 58% of students had missed classes due to menstruation-related issues. Nearly 40% reported using improvised materials during their periods, and 62% expressed experiencing shame or embarrassment related to menstruation. “Before this programme, many of us…
