On Sunday 17th March 2024 ,the NDC South Africa women wings led by Mrs. Wilbertina Dosu Buxton donated over 1000 pieces of sanitary pads to females in the Okaikwe North Constituency, particularly Akweteman and Aloglobshie .
During the presentation ceremony Madam Wilbertina Buxton, South Africa NDC Women’s Wing Organizer, stated that this marks the second phase of the donation exercise initiated last year in August. The theme for this year’s donation exercise was “Empowering Girls Through Menstrual Hygiene, ‘Sanitary Pads’ Phase 2.”
Speaking to Madam Buxton after the donation she said,the project is aimed at empowering young girls through menstrual hygiene by providing them with free sanitary pads. She highlighted, “This year, we intend to execute the project in all the regions of Ghana before the elections across the country,
She highlighted that the donation signifies the NDC Women’s Wing of South Africa’s commitment to bringing attention to the urgent need for action by the government, Parliament, and the incoming president of Ghana in addressing the challenges faced by women.
Addressing the issue of menstrual hygiene, Madam Buxton stated, “There is no need for a woman, especially young girls, to struggle just because she is going through her menstrual cycle. They should not have to use unhygienic materials, and they shouldn’t have to skip school due to stained uniforms resulting from improper materials. This is improper and inappropriate.”
Additionally, Madam Dosu Buxton mentioned that they are supporting the 24-hour economy of the NDC flagbearer, ensuring that women have access to pads at any given time.
Also , the PC for Okaikwe North constituency Hon. Theresa Lardi Awuni thanked the S.A chapter of the NDC and Madam Dosu Buxton and her entourage for the donation and also urged the constitutes to vote massively for the NDC ,so that John Mahama and Theresa Lardi Awuni can win together.
The main sponsor for this particular donation was Benjamín Quashie a member of the NDC council of elders South African chapter.
Madam Dosu Buxton was accompanied by Hon. Alex segbefia the international relations director for NDC , Hon. Maame Afua Sakyi Addo ,the deputy international relations director , the PC for Ablekuma west Constituency, Rev.Kweku Addo,some of the NDC South Africa chapter executives,Ablekuma West Constituency Women Organiser, and her Branch and Ward Executives.
