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    Fallon Foundation Launches Pad for Prisons Initiative

    Programme aims to improve menstrual hygiene for incarcerated women

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    The Fallon Foundation has launched the Pad for Prisons Initiative. This new humanitarian programme aims to improve menstrual hygiene. It will also restore dignity for incarcerated women across Ghana. The initiative was unveiled in Accra on Saturday, May 16, 2026. It addresses long-standing menstrual health issues. Many women in correctional facilities struggle to manage their periods with dignity. The programme will ensure consistent access to sanitary products. It seeks to raise standards within the prison system. Josephine Afoley Odai, founder of the Fallon Foundation, spoke at the launch. She called the initiative a movement of compassion. It also centres on inclusion and menstrual equity. "Every woman deserves dignity, care, and access to proper menstrual hygiene regardless of where she finds herself," Odai stated. "Through the Pad for Prisons Initiative, we are choosing humanity, compassion, and rehabilitation over neglect and silence." Limited access to sanitary pads is a persistent concern. This affects the health, emotional well-being, and dignity of inmates. The initiative goes beyond just distributing pads. It will also offer menstrual health education. Furthermore, it will support rehabilitation through skills development. This aligns with broader human rights goals. It also promotes gender-sensitive care in prisons. Key facilities to benefit include Nsawam Female Prison. Sunyani Female Prison is also a target. Selected regional correctional centres will also receive support. The long-term goal is nationwide expansion. The Fallon Foundation plans to partner with the Ghana Prisons Service. Other stakeholders will also be involved. The core focus remains sanitary pad distribution. However, the programme will also fund education. It will provide toiletries and wellness services. Skills training and empowerment initiatives are included. Reintegration support for female inmates is also a goal. The Fallon Foundation is known for its humanitarian work. It focuses on women's empowerment. This project reflects its mission to promote dignity. It aims for hope and social inclusion for marginalised groups.

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