Overview

Access to basic hygiene is a fundamental right, yet many in unprivileged communities lack the resources and knowledge to maintain it. Our Hygiene & Health Initiative directly addressed this gap by visiting Cherubs Foundation and the Kumasi Children's Home. We combined a large-scale donation of critical supplies with practical education on personal and menstrual health, ensuring a sustainable, long-term impact.

• Audience: Children and caregivers at Cherubs Foundation and Kumasi Children's Home.
• Focus: Mass donation of hygiene products and conducting workshops on personal & menstrual health.
• Scale: Over 5,000 individual hygiene items distributed across two locations.

Objectives

This initiative was designed to achieve several critical goals:

• To immediately improve access to essential supplies like soap, toothbrushes, and sanitary pads.
• To increase health literacy around personal hygiene and break the stigma associated with menstrual health.
• To empower both children and their caregivers with the knowledge to prevent hygiene-related illnesses.
• To promote a sense of dignity and well-being among all participants.

Activities & Events

Our approach was two-fold: provide the tools and teach the skills. The day at each location was a blend of joyful giving and valuable learning.

• Massive Donation Drive: We distributed a huge stock of supplies to ensure the communities were well-equipped for months to come.
• Educational Workshops: Our team led interactive sessions on proper handwashing techniques, dental care, and overall bodily hygiene.
• Menstrual Health Education: We held sensitive and informative talks for all genders to demystify menstruation, covering the use of sanitary pads and promoting a supportive environment.

Impact & Metrics

The scale of the donation provided a powerful, immediate boost to the health and resources of both communities.

• 2,000+ units of soap distributed.
• 1,800+ toothbrushes and 450+ brushes provided for personal care.
• 1,500+ pieces of paper towels donated for general hygiene.
• 300+ sanitary pads supplied to support menstrual health and dignity.
• Two major community homes directly supported with supplies and education.

Photo Highlights

Voices & Testimonials

“We are so grateful. These supplies will last us for a long time and the education has already made a difference in the children's daily routines. Thank you, Lifeline.” — Caregiver at Kumasi Children's Home

“Packing over 1,800 toothbrushes really puts the scale of the need into perspective. It feels incredible to know we’ve made such a practical and lasting impact.” — Lifeline Volunteer

Project Report

For a detailed breakdown of the project, including a full inventory of donated items and feedback from the communities, please download the full report.

Project Report (PDF)

FAQ

Why is combining supplies with education so important?
Providing supplies solves an immediate problem, but education creates a sustainable solution. By teaching proper hygiene practices, we empower individuals to maintain their health long-term, even after the supplies run out.

How were the recipient communities chosen?
We partner with community leaders and existing organizations like Cherubs Foundation to identify groups where the need for hygiene resources is most critical and where our intervention can have the greatest positive impact.

How to Support

Help us assemble our next round of hygiene kits. Your donation can fund the purchase of soap, toothbrushes, sanitary pads, and other essential items that promote health and restore dignity.

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