You can make a difference in our fight against period poverty and for social justice in just a few hours!

Project description
How you can help
Impact and goal of the organization
Neighborhood Feminists, active since 2019 and based in Amsterdam, tackle pressing issues surrounding gender and public health, notably period poverty—a significant challenge where 27% of menstruating individuals in Amsterdam struggle to access necessary menstrual products. This grassroots team, primarily composed of volunteers, champions gender equality through direct action and advocacy. Their efforts have led to tangible successes, including the publication of impactful research and the adoption of a period poverty bill by the city, showcasing their commitment to driving systemic change and supporting thousands in need.

Main tasks
– Drafting persuasive grant proposals to secure funding
– Engaging in advocacy and direct action initiatives to combat period poverty
– Collaborating on the development and refinement of funding proposals

Skills needed and level
– Strong persuasive writing or fundraising skills
– Ability to work independently and build on existing proposal templates
– Commitment to gender equality and public health issues
Duration and frequency
– Option for a one-time task (drafting a small grant proposal of approximately 6 pages)
– Preference for longer-term engagement with flexibility around volunteer availability

Additional information
– Volunteers will have access to sample proposals and guidance from the team, ensuring a supportive environment for both new and experienced fundraisers
– This opportunity is flexible with some occasional deadlines

Project details
– Skills-based volunteering activity
– Based in Amsterdam Zuidoost, Netherlands / Netherlands
– Virtual
– In English (EN), Dutch (NL)
Skills desired
– Writing

About Neighborhood Feminists
Based in Amsterdam Zuidoost, Netherlands

Mission Statement
Supporting women and marginalized communities in the Netherlands through direct action and local collaboration, with an anti-racist and feminist perspective and a focus on tangibly improving the everyday lives of individuals.

About This Cause
Neighborhood Feminists (NF) was founded in 2019 by three individuals who met through activism. The founding members have diverse backgrounds and collective experience in grassroots organizing, (international) development.

Themas
– Gender Equality
– Health
– Human rights
– Poverty
– Refugees
– Social integration