My Safe Period
The 4-Part Curriculum: visual learning, open dialogue, cycle tracking, and theory to debunk myths and manage pain.
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NeedBe Foundation
Empowering Girls.
Restoring Dignity.
Breaking menstrual stigma across Ghana through education, reusable pads, and community-led empowerment since 2014.
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About Us
It started with a question. The Genesis.
The answer wasn't just a lack of pads—truth is, it was a lack of knowledge. We found girls who thought menstruation was a curse. We found shame where there should be pride.
Today, NeedBe operates to ensure no girl stays home because of her period. Our mission is to dismantle period poverty and restore dignity through education, sustainable products, and life-skills training.
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Impact since2014
What we do
Our Programs
Obaa Reusable Pads
Safety & Dignity. A sustainable solution combating period poverty and the realities of transactional sex for sanitary products.
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Boys & Inclusion
Engaging the whole community. We educate boys to be allies and ensure marginalized groups receive inclusive training.
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Join our dedicated Impact Associates who work tirelessly to bring hope and change to girls and communities across Ghana.
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The Distinction
Why Choose Us?
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Evidence-Based Action
In communities like Savelugu and Betwease, girls report exchanging sex for money to buy pads. We intervene where the need is most critical.
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Sustainable Solutions
We provide Obaa reusable pads that last up to 3 years, breaking the cycle of dependency and eliminating the financial burden.
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Education That Lasts
Beyond distribution, we debunk myths, teach boys to be allies, and provide inclusive education that lasts a lifetime.
Real Change
Our Impact Story
“Before NeedBe, I would hide during my period because I was ashamed. They taught me that my cycle is a source of strength, not shame. Now I can focus on my dreams and stay in school every single day.”
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“Before NeedBe, I didn't know why I felt pain. Now I know how to manage cramps and track my cycle.”
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