In the quiet community of Bakpe, nestled in the heart of Ghana's Volta Region, a simple yet powerful gift—sanitary pads—is blossoming into a story of hope for young girls. For years, menstruation was a silent and debilitating struggle for many students at Bakpe D/A Basic School. It meant missed school days, deep embarrassment, and a feeling of isolation. Some girls were forced to stay home, while others resorted to using unsafe and unhygienic materials, a practice that dimmed the dream of education with each passing month.
Everything changed with the arrival of the Nunya Fund, a transformative initiative by the Somnia Osbrain Foundation, spearheaded by Miss Nunya Janet Akpabli. The name Nunya, meaning “knowledge” in the local Ewe language, quickly became more than just a name; it became a symbol of empowerment. Through the fund, girls now receive a steady supply of free sanitary pads, ensuring they never have to choose between their health and their education again.
The smiles on their faces—like the radiant beam of the young girl proudly clutching her packet of pads—tell a story of restored dignity, freedom, and pride. It's the smile of a girl who knows she belongs in the classroom every day of the month. It’s the confidence of a future nurse, teacher, engineer, or leader in the making.
The Nunya Fund is much more than a distribution program; it is a movement. Alongside the supplies, the Foundation provides comprehensive menstrual health education, creating safe spaces where girls can learn, ask questions, and speak freely without shame. The initiative thoughtfully includes boys as well, teaching them empathy and support, and shaping a community where menstruation is no longer a taboo subject but a natural part of life.
Behind every packet of sanitary pads is the heartbeat of change—the dedication of the Somnia Osbrain Foundation and its unwavering belief that every girl deserves dignity, health, and the right to stay in school.
Today, the girls of Bakpe D/A Basic School walk taller, laugh louder, and dream bigger. Thanks to the Nunya Fund, their monthly cycle no longer interrupts their learning—it inspires it. And in each of their smiles, we see the bright future of Ghana—a future that is strong, educated, and unstoppable.