Softcare FM Manufacturing Company marked the 2026 International Menstrual Hygiene Day with a campaign aimed at promoting menstrual dignity and raising awareness about menstrual health.
As part of the celebration, the company donated sanitary products to vulnerable women and schoolgirls while advocating for a society free from menstrual stigma.
This year’s theme, “Period Friendly World,” called for collective action to create safe and supportive environments where menstruation can be discussed openly and without shame.
A key part of the campaign was a partnership with the Women Commission of Takoradi Technical University (TTU).
Together, they organised a menstrual hygiene education programme across Takoradi and distributed premium sanitary pads to hundreds of junior high school girls.
The initiative sought to improve menstrual health awareness and ensure that young girls have access to essential hygiene products.
Softcare said its efforts form part of a broader commitment to protecting the dignity, health and well-being of women and girls.
Over the past two decades, the company has grown into one of Africa’s leading manufacturers of sanitary pads and baby diapers.
Its products are available in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
In Ghana, the company produces about seven million packs of hygiene products every month and employs more than 1,000 workers, most of whom are women.
Beyond manufacturing, Softcare says it continues to play a significant role in Ghana’s economic development.
The company remains tax-compliant and has contributed millions of cedis in taxes to the Ghana Revenue Authority over the years.
Softcare also operates under internationally recognised standards, holding ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
The company says these certifications reflect its commitment to quality production, environmental responsibility and workplace safety.
Softcare is also a key partner in the government’s Free Sanitary Pad Programme.
The initiative aims to support more than two million schoolgirls nationwide by providing access to menstrual hygiene products.
According to the company, its involvement aligns with its goal of reducing period poverty and promoting adolescent health.
The company said it will continue to expand its outreach programmes to ensure more girls and women receive menstrual health education and support.
Softcare has received several awards for its business performance and community impact.
Among its recent achievements are the Overall Best Industrial Company and Best Corporate Social Responsibility awards presented by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI).
The company says these recognitions reflect its commitment to quality, innovation and social responsibility.
As demand for locally manufactured hygiene products grows, Softcare believes its continued investment in production and community support will contribute to Ghana’s industrial growth while improving the lives of women and girls across the country.
