Cabfix Ladies FC of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA) Women’s Division One League have received an additional 200 boxes of Softcare sanitary pads from the Office of the Vice President to expand their nationwide menstrual health outreach to female footballers.
The latest donation follows an earlier presentation of 100 boxes made on behalf of the Vice President by Dr. Miriam Rahinatu Iddrisu, Social Policy Advisor, representing Dr. Ofosu Ampofo, Senior Political Advisor to the Vice President. The initial presentation took place during Cabfix Ladies’ Matchday 9 fixture against reigning Women’s FA Cup champions Faith Ladies.
After receiving the first consignment, Cabfix Ladies extended the support beyond their own team in a strong show of leadership and solidarity.
Beneficiary teams included clubs competing in the FIFA U-15 Girls Regional Colts League in the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions, as well as teams in the Northern and Upper West Regions. Clubs in the GARFA Women’s Division One League also benefited from the distribution exercise.
The additional 200 boxes are expected to further widen the reach of the initiative, supporting more female footballers at both grassroots and elite levels across the country. The intervention forms part of the government’s Free Sanitary Pad for Girls in Schools initiative, officially launched by John Dramani Mahama on April 24, 2025, in Mamprobi, Accra.
The policy seeks to ensure that menstruation does not become a barrier to education, sports, or productivity, reinforcing government’s commitment to improving menstrual health and promoting dignity and equal opportunities for girls nationwide.
Cabfix Ladies FC have expressed appreciation to the Office of the Vice President for the continued support and reaffirmed their commitment to using football as a platform to empower young girls, promote health awareness, and contribute meaningfully to the development of women’s football in Ghana.
