Some students with their Softcare products
Softcare FM Manufacturing Company marked the 2026 International Menstrual Hygiene Day with a campaign promoting youth-led leadership and open, shame-free conversations on menstrual dignity.
Under this year’s theme, “Period Friendly World,” which calls for collective action to end stigma around menstruation, Softcare donated sanitary products to vulnerable women and schoolgirls as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts.
A key highlight was its partnership with the Women Commission of Takoradi Technical University to host a menstrual hygiene education campaign across Takoradi. The initiative saw premium sanitary pads distributed to hundreds of junior high school girls to boost confidence and school attendance.
Recognised by Frost and Sullivan as Africa’s pacesetter in baby diapers and sanitary pads by production volume, Softcare has spent two decades building a reputation for quality and protecting the dignity of women and children. The company serves Ghana’s household and personal care market and exports to over 30 countries across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
In Ghana, Softcare produces about 7 million packs monthly, ensuring consistent supply at competitive prices. It employs more than 1,000 people, 90% of whom are locals, with women forming the majority of the workforce.
Beyond products, the company contributes millions of Ghana cedis in taxes to the Ghana Revenue Authority, positioning it as a dependable partner in national development. Softcare holds ISO 9001 certification for Quality Management, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, and ISO 45001 for Occupational Health and Safety.
It also complies with Food and Drugs Authority and Ghana Standards Authority requirements, underscoring its commitment to safe, high-quality hygiene products.
The company’s impact has drawn recognition from top government officials, including Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, Trade, Industry and Agribusiness Minister Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare, and Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister Agnes Naa Momo Lartey.
Several female Members of Parliament (MPs) and other public figures have also toured its production site and commended its operations.
Softcare’s flagship sanitary pads are now a top choice for millions of Ghanaian women and girls, praised for premium quality at affordable prices compared to imported brands.
The brand supports Ghana’s industrialisation drive by reducing import dependency and boosting national pride in locally made goods. As a key player in the government’s Free Sanitary Pad Programme, Softcare helps support over two million schoolgirls nationwide.
The company says it remains committed to eradicating period poverty, championing adolescent wellness, and expanding access to essential sanitary products and health education.
Softcare has won several awards, including Overall Best Industrial Company and Best Corporate Social Responsibility from the Association of Ghana Industries, reflecting its excellence and community impact.
Located behind West Hills Mall, SSNIT Road, Dunkonaa, Weija, Accra, the company is open to partnerships, bulk supply, and nationwide distribution.
Its product range includes sanitary pads, diapers, baby pants, and wet wipes, delivered with a focus on quality, reliability, and competitive pricing while empowering women, growing communities, and shaping industries.
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