We have yet to slow down in 2026 and our work goes beyond Menstruation Stations, health workshops, and preparing our legacy for the community: We’re also putting together a great lineup for an all-out farewell get-together. So we really hope you’ll join us on October 21st from 5:30 pm at Hal West in Amsterdam West […]
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On March 12, Hal West filled with exactly the kind of energy we’d most hoped for: curious, warm, committed, and a little bit electric. For one evening, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, advocates, and community members of all ages and backgrounds came together around a shared conviction: that menstrual health is not a niche issue, but a […]
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Breaking the taboo and building opportunities. On March 12th from 19:15 onward, Neighborhood Feminists hosts its first-ever fundraising benefit at Podium Hal West in De Hallen (Hannie Dankbaarpassage 24 in Amsterdam), with the generous support of the venue. This International Women’s Day gathering brings together changemakers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs and advocates to spotlight menstrual health […]
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Stepping into this new year, we’re wishing you well while taking a moment to reflect on the past year. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made! In 2025, from new partnerships to research, we continued to deliver impact across different communities. Our work’s far from done, though. Too many who menstruate in Amsterdam and across […]
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While 2025 is already in full swing, we wanted to pause and reflect on past year’s achievements. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and looking forward to driving meaningful change ahead. Our CODE RED research revealed a remarkable reduction in period poverty in Amsterdam, with rates falling from 27% to 14% in just two […]
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Inspiring young minds at AICS Engaging with young minds In December 2023, we had the pleasure of being invited to speak at two locations of the Amsterdam International Community School (AICS), which is an English and Dutch language school run by the Dutch government. Our goal was to talk about how people can make a […]
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Since 2019, some things have remained unchanged: The growing need in Amsterdam We want to continue providing essential period products to those in need. Over the past year, however, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the use of our Menstruation Stations, with usage of our Stations doubling since last year. This surge in demand for […]
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We’re back from our winter pause and what proved to be another very busy year. The highlights of the past year have been overshadowed by devastating developments that have seen us take to the streets (along with many others) in protest. Now and always, we stand in solidarity with people experiencing displacement, genocide, ecocide, or […]
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Period poverty is one aspect of poverty, but it’s also a matter of public health, equality and dignity. How does period poverty affect some people in Amsterdam? Find out more in these clips below, and do keep issues like period poverty in mind when you research and decide who to vote for on March 15! […]
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On July 1st, we’re closing the Neighborhood Feminists office and pausing our social media to observe Keti Koti (or Dia di Abolishon), marking the abolition of slavery. It took until 1863 before the Netherlands officially ended slavery in Suriname and the former Antilles. The horror continued, however, as enslaved people were forced to work another […]
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