Akropong, Ghana | 21 September 2025
Landfills2Landmarks, in partnership with the Grace Presbyterian Church, Akropong, today launched the Pure Pad Project, a community production initiative that trains women to make safe, reusable menstrual pads using locally sourced surplus textiles. The pads will be distributed through schools, churches, and local markets, helping girls stay in school while creating sustainable work for women.
The launch took place during Sunday service at the Grace Presbyterian Church and was followed by an official programme and demonstration. Madam Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Board Chair of Landfills2Landmarks and Special Adviser to the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, delivered the keynote address and unveiled the first production room.
Akropong was selected for the pilot due to its strong Presbyterian network, active community leadership, and accessible schools, which make it ideal for early adoption and accountability. The project will later expand to selected communities in the Northern and Savannah Regions.
Each set of reusable pads can last two to three years and replace more than 150 disposable pads, significantly reducing recurring household costs while strengthening local production. The initiative demonstrates how Ghana’s textile sector can support education, livelihoods, and responsible production through practical collaboration between faith groups, local partners, and industry.
The project is led by Landfills2Landmarks, in partnership with the Grace Presbyterian Church and Amour Europe, which provides technical training. Supporting partners include Ghana Texstyles (GTP, Woodin, Vlisco), SAIT Recycling (United Kingdom), Textile Recycling International (United Kingdom), and the Kokrobite Institute, under the leadership of Renee C. Neblett. Chiefs, schools, PTAs, and health teams are also contributing to outreach and distribution.
Madam Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Board Chair, Landfills2Landmarks
Akropong shows what can happen when church, community, and industry work together. Girls gain access to reliable products, women gain skills and income, and Ghana builds a model that can grow responsibly across regions.
Jane Savage, UK PAD Lead, Amour Europe
This fellowship equips women with skills that deliver immediate impact — steady work for seamstresses and reliable access for girls. The focus is quality, safety, and building a system that communities can sustain.
Jonathan Sait, Founder, SAIT Recycling, United Kingdom
We are proud to contribute materials and technical input that connect environmental responsibility with social change. Supporting Ghanaian partners through the Pure Pad Project is a meaningful example of how recycling can directly improve lives.
Rev. Nathaniel K. Entsie, Grace Presbyterian Church, Akropong
The church is honoured to host this project. It brings our values to life service, community, and care while creating practical opportunities for women and girls.
About Landfills2Landmarks
Landfills2Landmarks is a UK Community Interest Company and Ghana registered charity advancing innovation in textile circularity, traceability, and sustainable production. The organisation brings together stakeholders across the value chain including traders, recyclers, market associations, regulators, charities, and industry partners to develop practical solutions that keep textiles in productive use, support livelihoods, and deliver measurable environmental and social outcomes.
About Amour Europe
Amour Europe is a UK-based church charity working through community, housing, and health teams. Its health initiative provides safe, reusable pads and clean water solutions in communities most in need.
Media Contact
Landfills2Landmarks Secretariat, Accra info@vincenta48.sg-host.com
On-site liaison: Grace Presbyterian Church, Akropong
Partners: Grace Presbyterian Church, Amour Europe, Ghana Textiles (GTP, Woodin, Vlisco), SAIT Recycling UK, Textile Recycling International UK, Korbitey Institute, Chiefs, PTAs, schools, health teams, and volunteers.
