PadHer Secures $140,000 Grant to Expand Menstrual Health Education in Ghana -

PadHer Secures $140,000 Grant to Expand Menstrual Health Education in Ghana

PadHer, a Nigerian-founded social enterprise dedicated to empowering African schoolgirls with menstrual and sexual health education, has secured a $140,000 grant from the Chocolonely Foundation to scale its work in Ghana’s Volta Region.

The funding will support PadHer’s partnership with Girls Club Ghana, enabling thousands of girls to access both menstrual health education and reusable sanitary products.

Breaking barriers with innovative education

Founded by Chika Nwaogu, PadHer takes a creative approach to menstrual and sexual health awareness by using comic books, animations, and digital games to make learning engaging and stigma-free.

“Every girl we reach is a girl who doesn’t have to feel shame, skip school, or doubt her worth because of her period. Our mission is to ensure no girl is left behind,” said Nwaogu, who also serves as Executive Director.

With its comic-based curriculum and collaboration with trusted local partners, PadHer is committed to promoting dignity and reducing stigma around menstruation across African schools.

Recognition and global impact

PadHer’s innovative model has earned international recognition:

Listed on the EduEvidence Global EdTech Evidence List as a validated, research-backed education solution.
Recognised three times by the global nonprofit HundrED as one of the world’s most impactful and scalable educational innovations.
Impacted over 100,000 girls across Africa, providing education and menstrual products that prevent absenteeism and shame.

A game-changing grant

The Chocolonely Foundation’s grant marks a new phase for PadHer, strengthening its mission to tackle menstrual stigma and improve access to safe, reusable products.

“With our comic-based curriculum and trusted local partners, we are set to provide dignity-preserving menstrual health education across schools in Ghana,” Nwaogu added.

By combining education with practical solutions, PadHer is helping to shift the narrative around menstruation, empowering girls to stay in school, build confidence, and embrace their future without barriers.