On May 28, 2026, the Savannah Regional Rugby Association (SRRA), through its Rugby Rising Play Programme, marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day with a powerful and uplifting event focused on empowering young girls through rugby, education, and health awareness.
The program brought together young female rugby players for a fun-filled day of sports, menstrual health education, and support sessions aimed at boosting confidence, enhancing well-being, and raising awareness about menstrual hygiene management..
As part of the celebration, participants took part in engaging rugby sessions that promoted teamwork, discipline, and leadership while also receiving important education on menstrual health and personal hygiene. Sanitary pads were distributed to the girls to support their health and ensure they can continue participating actively in sports and school without limitations.
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A major highlight of the programme was a special health talk delivered by the Secretary of the Savannah Regional Rugby Association and professional Midwife, Madam Alidu Rukaya. She educated the girls on menstrual hygiene management, personal care, and the importance of confidence and self-esteem during adolescence.
The initiative forms part of the Rugby Rising Play Programme under the Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU), a project that uses rugby as a powerful tool to empower girls through sport, education, safeguarding, leadership development, and life skills training.
The celebration also highlighted the growing impact of rugby beyond the playing field, with organisers emphasizing the importance of creating safe spaces where young girls can openly discuss health issues, build self-confidence, and pursue their dreams without fear or stigma.
Speaking on the importance of the programme, organisers noted that celebrating World Menstrual Hygiene Day through rugby helps break long-standing societal barriers surrounding menstruation while encouraging girls to remain active in sports and education.
The Savannah Regional Rugby Association expressed gratitude to its President, Nurudeen Miran, Gafar Imurana, Ashraf, the Weija Reproductive Health Team, and the Ghana Rugby Football Union for their support and commitment towards improving the lives of young girls in the region.
The event was a powerful reminder of how sport can drive social change, inspire empowerment, and foster community development, with SRRA continuing to create confident girls, safer spaces, and stronger communities through rugby.
Last Updated on June 8, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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