In a bold step to address menstrual health challenges and promote environmental sustainability, TexStyles Ghana Ltd (TSG), popularly known as GTP, Ghana’s leading textile manufacturing company, has partnered with Landfills2Landmarks Foundation, Grace Presbyterian Church (Akropong District), and Amor Europe to launch the Pure Pad pilot project.
The Pure Pad pilot project introduces reusable sanitary pads, made from 100% cotton fabric sourced from TSG’s post production off cuts, to support girls in deprived communities. This initiative aims at empowering young girls, tackling period poverty whiles reducing textile waste.
Through this pilot project 2,500 young girls in deprived communities will receive the reusable pads, 50 local micro‑enterprises like church groups, women’s cooperatives and other community organisations will be trained to manufacture the pads; and 40 tonnes of textile off cuts will be diverted from landfills.
This is more than just a product; this is a statement that women deserve dignity and the planet deserves care.
The launch event which took place on 5th October, at the Grace Presbyterian Church, Akropong, brought together all the partners and stakeholders, including Joyce Bawah Mogtari (Special Aide and Advisor to President John Dramani Mahama and Board Chair of Landfills2Landmarks), Samuel Awuku (MP for Akuapim North Constituency), Jane Savage (CEO of Pure Amore Pads, UK), Jonathan Sait (CEO of Sait Recycling), the Queen Mother of Akropong and Samuel Ofori-Gyampoh (Co-Founder of Landfills2Landmarks), among others.
Representing TSG, Reuben Sam, Marketing Manager of the GTP brand, highlighted how the initiative aligns perfectly with the brand’s purpose.
“Everything we do is driven by one goal: to give women the confidence to take life on. This initiative will help keep the girl child in school giving them the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skill to pursue their dreams. Providing the cotton fabrics for the production of this reusable sanitary pad is our way of offering freedom, dignity and confidence to all the beneficiaries.”
With the launch of Pure Pad, TSG once again demonstrates their commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.
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Source: myjoyonline.com
