FlowTech4Girls

FlowTech4Girls© is a social and technology innovation program designed by Love Your Menses, Inc. and PearlLumi Creative in collaboration with Y.ENGAGE to introduce Black and Brown girls to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities, menstrual health education,

youth organizing, and mentorship.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the physiology of the menstrual cycle and public health, design and publish a period mobile application for girls, and gain youth community organizing and leadership skills. Participants will also receive mentorship from Black and Brown women professionals in medicine, technology, public health, and community advocacy.

This program is being offered for Black and Brown girls ages 10-14 who live in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Timeline

Application Opens: December 14 @ 9:00a

Application Closes: December 30 @ 5:00p

Applicants Notified of Decision: January 8

Onboarding: Week of January 11

Program Begins: Week of January 18

Program Ends: Week of May 31

Benefits

We are so excited to launch this new program and provide girls with an opportunity to learn about the menstrual cycle and apply their knowledge to design a period mobile application!

Some benefits of being a participant include:

1. One-on-one mentoring sessions with professional women in tech, medicine, public health, and community organizing.

2. Design and be the first to use the period mobile app

3. Opportunities to participate in youth leadership trainings

4. Build a sisterhood with other Black and Brown girls interested in STEAM

5. And MORE!

Eligibility

Applicants must:

1. Live in MA, CT, or RI

2. Identify as a person of color

3. Be age 10-14

4. Have an interest in STEAM

5. Commit to participating in weekly virtual sessions

6. Enjoy working in a team and interacting with other youth

How To Apply

Applications are due no later than Wednesday, December 30th at 9:00pm EST. To apply, click the link below!

For any questions or concerns, please email us at

or call 857-246-9710.

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It is well known that cultural stigmas and lack of menstrual education can cause fear and shame globally for girls beginning their menstrual journey at menarche-occurrence of the first period. FlowTech4Girls participants will destigmatize menstrual health by designing a youth focused technology platform to educate, inform, support, and empower Black and Brown girls throughout their youth menstrual journey. In turn, the participants will be mentored and educated by Black and Brown women in technology, engineering, medicine, public health and community advocacy.

Please support us as we continue to reimagine a world where youth are the visionaries and creators. Every dollar will be invested in providing girls with the necessary skills and resources to be agents of change in their communities. All donations are tax-deductible.