On May 22, 2025, WopeCar partnered with the Akaya Foundation to empower students at Akorley Basic School in Somanya through open conversations on menstrual hygiene and career exploration.
We kicked off the day by breaking into small groups led by volunteers from both WopeCar and Akaya. Together, we guided the girls aged 8 to 17 through a discussion on why some girls in Ghana are unable to stay in school.
Their answers were honest and eye-opening: poverty, lack of support, early pregnancy, and the belief that girls’ futures matter less than boys’. Yet, these young girls were just as quick to suggest solutions, revealing a level of insight and awareness that moved us deeply.
Our General Manager, Sheena Sue Biney, led an interactive career exploration session, helping the girls think beyond traditional paths, such as nursing or law. She challenged them to start identifying their strengths, interests, and dreams and to know that they have the power to shape their futures.
Akaya’s representative, Maud, then led a session on menstrual hygiene. Many of the girls were learning about tampons and menstrual cups for the first time. Through visuals, demonstrations, and discussion, we helped demystify menstruation and encouraged healthy conversations around their bodies.
We also donated sanitary pads and care packages to the school, ensuring they’ll be available for any girl in need.
The day ended on a high note as our very own Selasie Torgby Tetteh, led a confidence-building affirmation session.
With handmade crowns from the WopeCar team, each girl declared:
“I am bold. I am kind. I am special. I am a queen!”
It was beautiful to see them not only wear the crowns, but own them.
We’re proud to have stood alongside the Akaya Foundation for this meaningful cause. At WopeCar, we believe empowerment begins with access to knowledge, to opportunity, and to support. And this visit reminded us just how bright Ghana’s future can be if we continue to invest in its girls.
