Peace Amegadzie holding discussions with drivers at a station in Ashiaman.
According to 40-year-old Mrs. Amegadzie, her childhood aspiration was to become a fashion designer, but she has still not regretted switching. As a health worker, she is helping people to improve their health and it has also kept her employed and able to support her family.
"All my colleagues have quit, because they thought the business was not going to succeed. Some had the perception that selling condoms was evil and that it promoted promiscuity among the youth. I was disturbed but I decided to persevere and now I can say that I have made progress."
Despite the difficulties involved, Mrs. Amegadzie said her work had impacted others and her life so well that she can now boast of making proceeds from the sale of health protection. She mainly carries out her work in two areas: Kasoa in the Central Region and Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region. She said communities in these areas also lack access to safe drinking water and this has caused a sharp rise in demand for Aqua Tab, as her customers depend on it to treat their water.
According to Mrs. Amegadzie, despite people’s strong mythical beliefs against the use of condoms, she continues to educate people on its use and is making profit from its sales.