Talensi: The BJL Koumase Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has extended its support to the Kpatia Primary and Junior High Schools in the Talensi District by donating sanitary pads and educational materials to the students.
According to Ghana News Agency, the items donated included 96 sanitary pads for adolescent girls, along with 300 exercise books, boxes of pens, pencils, and erasers for both boys and girls. This initiative is part of the Foundation's ongoing efforts to promote education and menstrual hygiene among schoolchildren in underserved communities.
During a brief ceremony to hand over the items, Reverend Joseph Danso Kobre, Head of Operations at BJL Koumase Foundation, stated that the donation was made in honor of the late Benedict Joseph Labre Kumasi, a former headteacher of Bawku Senior High School who passed away in 2024. Speaking on behalf of Ms. Nancy Kumasi, Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. Tyhra Carolyn Kumasi, Director of the Foundation, he emphasized the organization's mission to uphold the legacy of the late educationist by fostering sustainable development, education, and health initiatives in communities.
Reverend Kobre highlighted the Foundation's commitment to empowering communities by removing barriers that hinder children, particularly girls, from continuing their education. He encouraged the pupils to focus on their studies to become responsible citizens who contribute positively to society.
The Foundation plans to expand its reach to more schools and communities across the region in the coming years, as it seeks to secure additional funding and resources.
Mr. Clement Baba Amoah, Headteacher of Kpatia Primary School, expressed his gratitude to the Foundation, noting that the donation would significantly enhance academic performance and school attendance, especially among female pupils who often miss school during their menstrual periods. He hoped for the expansion of the Foundation to continue supporting vulnerable children in rural areas and improving access to education.
The donation has inspired pupils like Ms. Jamilatu Tindaan, a JHS Two student, who expressed her appreciation for the support and pledged to work harder in her studies to achieve academic success.
