Welcome! You may be reading this because you’ve noticed or used one of our Menstruation Stations, which are self-serve cabinets we install in strategic, easily accessed locations. In 2021, Neighborhood Feminists launched the Menstruation Stations project to better meet the rising need for period products. These cabinets are found across Amsterdam, with more to come. They’re kept stocked with free period products for anyone in need, no questions asked.
Is there a Menstruation Station near me?
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Why Menstruation Stations?
Period poverty is all too real in neighborhoods across Amsterdam (and the Netherlands, for that matter). As proud as we are to live here, we also know that 1 in 5 people in this city live below the poverty line, and 2024 quantitative research concluded that 14% of Amsterdammers who menstruate are unable to afford period products. We find that unacceptable anywhere, but certainly in such an otherwise wealthy city. Through these Menstruation Stations, we’ve broadened our fight to end period poverty by making products available in public locations and accessible to a wider population.
But what’s period poverty?
Period poverty is the lack of regular access to period products and information needed for a healthy menstruation. Left unaddressed, it results in missed opportunities at school and work. Amsterdam’s own city council members formally passed a bill in March 2023 rightly recognizing that “access to menstrual products is a basic need and lack of access has negative effects on health…and contributes to gender inequity.”
We believe tackling period poverty is important, because it is as much a matter of equality and dignity as it is a matter of public health. People who menstruate need period products. They should be as easily available as toilet paper. We want to ensure this fundamental need is met for everyone who menstruates, so we’ve been taking action to help those in need now.
How do Menstruation Stations work?
Menstruation Stations are stocked with pads and tampons of assorted sizes. The idea is simple: anyone who needs products can go to a Menstruation Station and grab what they need to take home with them. We urge people to take whatever full package they need, knowing that they can use it at home and come back for more whenever it is finished.
What’s the average cost for a Menstruation Station?
We depend on donations. We use 100% of the individual donations we receive to place bulk orders, benefiting from discounts and savings. For just €50 a month, a Menstruation Station can be kept fully stocked. Of course, the actual cost will vary between Stations, as some are placed in areas with heavier foot traffic, and will need to be restocked more frequently. A full Menstruation Station contains enough products for the full monthly menstrual cycles of at least 10 people, in reality serving many more, as most people take just 1 product package at a time.
How can I get a Menstruation Station at my location?
We place Menstruation Stations in community locations throughout the city such as neighborhood centers, shelters, cultural venues, healthcare providers, and more. If you’re interested in having an MS at your location, check out this short overview of our conditions, and send us an email! Together, we can look at the possibilities.
How can I help?
- Support us with a financial donation, large or small, so we can continue to buy these needed items! With your support, we can place bulk orders, ensuring your donation goes a longer way. Find out more here.
- Persuade your employer to support us! If you can persuade your company to get behind community support with direct impact, it’s just €750 to maintain one Menstruation Station for an entire year. Any unspent funds (due to getting better deals in bulk, for example) go toward supporting additional Menstruation Stations. With our ANBI status, their donation is tax-deductible, and they can review our annual report for a closer look at our finances.
- Become a volunteer, and help us get more products to more locations across Amsterdam. If you have a driver’s license (a car is optional!) or in some areas a bike, then drop us a line here.
All Menstruation Stations in Amsterdam
Our list of all MS locations in Amsterdam is divided by city district (stadsdeel).
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Boafo (at Reigersbos Medical Center) A compassionate and dedicated organization committed to supporting both documented and undocumented individuals facing various challenges. With a firm belief in the inherent worth and potential of every person, we strive to provide comprehensive assistance to those with low incomes and limited documentation. Our foundation’s mission is centred on empowering individuals to achieve financial stability, pursue the path to citizenship, and access the resources they need for a better future. Reigersbos 100 K, 1107 ES Amsterdam. Available to all visitors of the medical center and of Boafo. Opening hours: 09:00 – 13:00 / 14:00 – 17:00.
Buurthuis Holendrecht Community center for residents, volunteers and professionals who organize educational, creative, artistic, fun and/or cultural activities for residents of Amsterdam Zuidoost. Holendrechtplein 38, 1106 LP Amsterdam. In front of the counter (in the main entrance). Accessible to visitors and residents of Amsterdam Zuidoost. Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 09:00 – 20:00 / Sat: 09:00 – 17:00.
Buurthuis NoLIMIT NoLIMIT is an inspiring organization steeped in international culture and art. A place where young and old(er) can develop themselves to move on to subsequent courses and (international) artists can find a stage. NoLIMIT works together with major art, culture, music, education and care organizations to promote the personal growth of young people. Ambassadors are linked to young people to support their development. In addition, apprenticeships will be expanded and administrative positions will be created for young people. Geldershoofd 80, 1103 BG Amsterdam. In the hall – Outside the toilets. Accessible to visitors and residents of Amsterdam Zuidoost. Opening hours: Mon-Thu: 09:00 – 22:00 / Fri: 09:00 – 17:00 / Sat: 13:00 – 17:00.
COA The A&O Hostel in Amsterdam Southeast is temporarily deployed to provide emergency shelter to asylum seekers. Hogehilweg 22, 1101 CK Amsterdam. The cabinet is inside the first hallway to the left of the counter, past the elevator. It is available to the asylum seekers who are hosted at the location.
Green Meal Initiative Non-profit organization founded to help vulnerable women who are denied access to food rights programs in the Netherlands. Entrada 300, 1115 SB Amsterdam & Haag en Veld 195, 1102 GK Amsterdam. In the office of Green Meal Initiative. Accessible to visitors of Green Meal Initiative and the people they serve. Opening hours: Mon – Sat: 08:00 – 18:00.
Hogeschool van Amsterdam Faculty of Health The Faculty of Health offers education for students and working professionals in the field of healthcare. We do this with attention to metropolitan problems, inter-professional collaboration and research surrounding vitality. Gezondheidscampus (NTH & TLH – Nicolaes Tulphuis & Tania Leonhuis campus), Tafelbergweg 51, 1105 BD Amsterdam. The cabinet is available to students and staff of Hogeschool van Amsterdam and public. Opening hours: Mon – Wed; 06:30 – 19:30 / Thu: 06:30 – 21:00 / Fri: 06:30 – 19:00.
Kazerne Reigersbos De Kazerne is a cultural center and breeding ground in Reigersbos where people have the opportunity to come together. Remmerdenplein 100, 1106 AK Amsterdam. There are three cabinets at this location. Inside in the hallway next to the toilets, inside in the shared area/kitchen, and outside at the back of the building. The cabinets are accessible to everyone who has access to the building through the organizations that are active there.
Lelylyceum We are not just a school. The Ir. Lely Lyceum is a modern school with a strong tradition. Founded in 1865 as the First HBS, making it the oldest secondary school in Amsterdam. In 1963, the First HBS was transformed into a Lyceum and was given the name of former student engineer Cornelis Lely. Ravenswaaipad 3, 1106 AW Amsterdam Available to students of the Lelylyceum.
OSCAM Museum for art, fashion, design, craftsmanship and development. Bijlmerplein 110, 1102 DB Amsterdam. The cabinet hangs on the wall inside the toilets. It is accessible to the public during opening hours.
The Black Archives The Black Archives is a unique historical archive where people can go for inspiring conversations, substantive activities and books from black and other perspectives that are often underexposed elsewhere. Bijlmerplein 140, 1102 DB Amsterdam. Outside (during opening hours) or near the bathroom. Opening hours: Thu – Sat: 11:00 – 17:00
Yemayá’s Vegan Corner Yemayá’s Vegan Corner is an Afro-Caribbean restaurant in the heart of Reigersbos in Amsterdam Zuidoost. Yemayá’s community is all about connection, togetherness, and empowerment. Yemayá aims to demonstrate in a positive way that a lot can be achieved with a little. Yemayá’s community starts with its vegan corner, where residents, students, and people who work in and around Reigersbos can easily discover a vegan, sustainable lifestyle. They can enjoy a bite to eat and a drink together, and attend workshops, training sessions, and lectures. Reigersbos 3A, 1106 AP Amsterdam. Near the toilets. Opening hours: Tu – Sat: 12:00 – 20:00
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BOOST BOOST is a social initiative of Amsterdam refugees and local residents. Together they organize a dynamic, welcoming meeting place and a diverse daily program focused on language, integration and perspective. Danie Theronstraat 2, 1091XX Amsterdam. The cabinet is on the first floor in the ladies’ toilet. It is intended for asylum seekers and local residents who menstruate.
Dapperhuis The community room in the Dapperbuurt for and by the neighborhood. There are many active residents’ organizations in the Dapperbuurt that want to organize activities. The municipality has found a place for neighborhood activities on the ground floor of Eerste Van Swindenstraat 511. A number of organizations organize activities in the building. Other neighborhood parties are welcome to do this too. The Dapperbuurt has its own community room, the Dapperhuis, with activities for and by the neighborhood. Eerste Van Swindenstraat 511, 1093 EA Amsterdam. The cabinet is available to visitors of Dapperhuis and the public. Opening hours: Mon-Thu 09:00 – 17:00 / Fri 09:00 – 14:00 (opening hours Ter Gouwstraat 3: Mon 09:00 – 15:00 / Tu & Thu 09:00 – 17:00 / Wed 09:00 – 14:30 / Fri: 10:00 – 16:00)
De Kids Van Amsterdam Stichting De Kids van Amsterdam Oost (KvAO) is a community of children and young people aged 5-25 where the focus is on the talent development of Dance, Theater and Music. Koninklijk instituut vd Tropen, Linnaeusstraat 2, 1092 CK Amsterdam. In the gender-neutral toilet of De Kids Van Amsterdam. Accessible for visitors of De Kids Van Amsterdam and the public. Opening hours: Mon – Tue 15:00 – 21:30 / Wed 14:00 – 22:00 / Thu 16:00 – 22:00 / Fri 10:00 – 21:00 / Sat 09:30 – 14:00 / Sun closed.
Dynamo Post Oost Post Oost is the participation center for residents of Amsterdam East. Post Oost is operated by Civic and Dynamo. Wijttenbachstraat 36-HS, 1093 JC Amsterdam. The cabinet hangs inside opposite the counter. It is accessible to local residents and the public during opening hours.
Dynamo Steve Bikoplein The place in the neighborhood for and by residents. Steve Bikoplein 2, 1092 GN Amsterdam. The cabinet is in the front room. It is accessible to local residents and the public during opening hours.
Educatief Centrum Oost E-CO offers free MBO courses at levels 1, 2 and 3 to anyone without a diploma (starting qualification) who wants to progress and is over 27 years old. The fact that there is a lot of demand for this type of education in greater Amsterdam is evident from the rapid growth of E-CO, from a few dozen students in the starting year of 2019 to a few hundred students in 2023. Interest in the 2024-2025 school year is once again high. E-CO shows that students with work and life experience but little theoretical knowledge are still perfectly capable of obtaining an MBO diploma at levels 1 and 2, provided they receive the right guidance and can retain any benefits during their studies. E-CO mediates in this for its students. Windroosplein 75, 1018 ZZ Amsterdam. The location of the cabinet is in the bathroom. After the entrance, the door to the toilets is in the hallway to your right, right after the staircase. Accessible to E-CO visitors and public. Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 09:00 – 17:00.
Here to Support Head offices Here to Support wants to establish connections with refugees in limbo and various organizations in the field of education and knowledge, artistic projects and lobbying and advocacy. Afrikanerplein 1, 1091 PN Amsterdam. The cabinet is in the bathroom next to the kitchen. It is available to people visiting the building during opening hours.
HvO Querido Opvang Plantage Muidergracht This shelter offers room for 80 undocumented adults, both men and women. The residents come from African and Asian countries and the Middle East. Their ages range from 30 to 65 years old. The residents live in residential groups and take care of their own groceries and meals. Plantage Muidergracht 14, 1018 TV Amsterdam. The cabinet is available to residents and visitors of the shelter.
Meevaart De Meevaart is the living room of the Indische Buurt. Here there is room to participate, learn, meet each other and put your ideas into practice. Together we create the neighborhood! Balistraat 48A , 1094 JN Amsterdam. The cabinet hangs outside on the wall. It is available 24/7 to visitors and public.
Nieuwland De Nieuwland is a project in the Dapperbuurt (Amsterdam East) consisting of a residential group, workshops and a socio-political neighborhood center. We offer space to non-commercial activities organized by volunteers based on self-motivation and solidarity. Pieter Nieuwlandstraat 93, 1093 XN Amsterdam. The cabinet is located just outside the toilet in the hallway. It is accessible to visitors and initiators during opening hours.
Productiehuis Nowhere Nowhere is a production house in East Amsterdam. We believe that young people are the carriers and drivers of cultural innovation. That is why we make programs and offer facilities for young makers and the talent of tomorrow. Madurastraat 90, 1094 GS Amsterdam. There are two cabinets at this location. One hangs outside on the wall near the entrance. The second is located inside at the entrance of the toilet area. The outside cabinet is accessible 24/7 and the inside cabinet is accessible during opening hours for users of the building and visitors/public.
We Are Queer A gym where we keep binary divisions out. Wagenaarstraat 336, 1093 CZ Amsterdam. The cabinet hangs in the gender-neutral toilet room. It is accessible to users of the gym during opening hours.
Wereldmoeders! At Wereldmoeders! undocumented mothers can meet and be supported in an accessible way. Javastraat 118A, 1094 HP Amsterdam. The cabinet hangs on the wall opposite the toilets. It is accessible to the undocumented mothers who gather at this location.
IJBURG/ZEEBURG
IJburg College / Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova
We are a school for pre-university education, senior general secondary education (HAVO) and pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO). With us you develop at the level that suits you. You learn who you are, what you can do and what you want.
In addition to sustainability, we pay extra attention to Sports and Health, Art & Culture and Science. Learning from each other, gaining experiences inside and outside the school, that is central to us. We offer our education in various ways and we collaborate with various parties. This gives you the opportunity to learn as much as possible about yourself and the world around you. Pampuslaan 1, 1087 HP Amsterdam. The cabinet is available to students and staff.
Startblok Zeeburg Lieven De Key housing association has developed Startblok Zeeburg on Zeeburgereiland. From November 1, 2022, around 250 young people have found their own place to live here, half of whom are Dutch young people and the other half young refugees who have just received a residence permit (status holders). They live in a studio with their own kitchen and bathroom, and share communal facilities such as washing machines and a clubhouse. Together with the 450 residents of the adjacent student complex, they form a community here, build a network, organize activities and help each other get a good start in Amsterdam. Zuiderzeeweg 22A, 1095 KG Amsterdam The cabinet is available to the residents of Startblok Zeeburg and the public. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09:00 – 23:00.
Wereldhuiskamer (SET IJburg) The Wereldhuiskamer is an informal, organically grown community center with a lively and worldly ‘for the neighborhood by the neighborhood’ activities program. The WHK is a place where status holders and all other local residents meet each other, work together, can practice Dutch and develop themselves and has now grown into an Amsterdam example of informal integration and connection. Erich Salomonstraat 135-151, 1087 JA Amsterdam Outside in the garden at the blue free library cupboard. Accessible to residents, community visitors and the public. Always available.
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De Sering De Sering is a folk kitchen, public space and whatever you want to make of it. Rhoneweg 6, 1043 AH Amsterdam. The cabinet is located just outside the toilet area. It is accessible to the public during opening hours.
KLABU KLABU is a young organisation based in Amsterdam, a social start-up with a scalable business model to power positive change. We work directly with refugee communities around the world, who lead their own projects. Haarlemmerdijk 106, 1013 JH Amsterdam. Inside the gender neutral toilet. Accessible to visitors and public. Opening hours: 11:00 – 18:00.
RGOA The Regiegroep supervises and monitors the implementation of municipal and national policy on undocumented migrants in Amsterdam. Together with our partners, we are working on a sustainable future for undocumented migrants in Amsterdam. Houtmankade 334, 1013 RR Amsterdam. The cabinet is located just outside the toilets on the ground floor. It is accessible to visitors during opening hours.
Vluchtelingenwerk Refugees and asylum seekers who come to live or are taken care of in the municipality of Amsterdam are helped on their way by the West and Central Netherlands Council for Refugees. Our employees guide them through their asylum procedure, accommodation, integration, language and work. We also provide information about and with refugees. Bos en Lommerplein 303, 1055 RW Amsterdam.
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AZC Willinklaan Asylum seekers center temporarily located in the Willinklaan until the new asylum seekers center in the Houthaven is ready. In the planned centre, the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) offers space for a maximum of 500 people for a minimum of 15 years. Willinklaan 3, 1067 SL Amsterdam. In the little hall going to the toilets of the cafe Coffee Connect. Accessible to visitors and inhabitants of the center. Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 10:00 – 18:00.
Doenja Girls and women’s center. Jan de Louterstraat 13, 1063 KX Amsterdam. In the entrance. Accessible to visitors of Doenja and public. Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 09:30 – 17:00.
Hogeschool van Amsterdam Faculty of Sports and Nutrition Teaching young people how to teach others to exercise, and teaching them how to give sport the place in society it deserves. But also how to encourage others to lead a healthy lifestyle. By working together and exercising, maintaining fitness and choosing responsible nutrition. Only then are top performances possible. This is what the Faculty of Sports and Nutrition is committed to. Faculty of Sports and Nutrition (DMH – Dr. Meurerhuis campus), Dokter Meurerlaan 8, 1067 SM Amsterdam. The cabinet is in the hall of the gender neutral toilets on the ground floor and is available to students & staff of the Hogeschool van Amsterdam and the public. Opening hours: Mon 07:00 – 22:00 / Tue 07:00 – 20:00 / Wed 07:00 – 19:00 / Thu 07:00 – 22:00 / Fri 07:00 – 20:00
LOLA Lieven Our organization strives to create vibrant public spaces in the Nieuw-West district through cultural and social activities. We realize that Nieuw-West is a diverse and constantly changing neighborhood with a complex history that requires nuanced approaches to community building. By creating accessible public spaces that promote mutual respect and understanding among residents, we strive to create a strong sense of community and belonging. With our cultural and social activities we want to challenge existing power structures and promote social justice and inclusion. Rodenrijsstraat 43, 1062 JD Amsterdam. Available to visitors of LOLA Lieven and public. Opening hours: Mon – Fri 10:00 – 14:00.
Nisa for Nisa is an independent organization for women and girls that focuses on their emancipation and participation in society. Nisa for Nisa wants to create the conditions under which women can be supported in this development process. In order to be more resilient and to achieve more self-determination. Special attention is paid to women who need extra support in this process. Chris Lebeaustraat 4, 1062 DC Amsterdam Ground floor, in the office of Nisa for Nisa. Accessible to visitors of Nisa for Nisa. Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 09:00 – 15:00.
Ru Paré Once a primary school, now a community with dozens of organizations and initiatives including Huis v/d Wijk ‘De Buurtzaak’. The theater hall offers a stage for art, culture and debate. It is also a living room of the neighborhood. Please come and visit us for a cup of coffee/tea, to read a book, to meet people or a place to study. Chris Lebeaustraat 4, 1062 DC Amsterdam. The cabinet is located in the toilet opposite the ASKV office in the hallway behind the main hall and is available to visitors and the public. Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 08:30 – 21:00.
Sportpark de Eendracht The Nieuw-West district wants to turn Sportpark De Eendracht into an innovative, contemporary and lively sports park that has an important link with the surrounding neighborhoods. Bok de Korverweg 4, 1067 HR Amsterdam. There are two cabinets at this location: Outside station: Near the entrance to the cafeteria / it is located outside under the part of the building where the cafeteria is. Inside station: In the toilet next to the cafeteria on the 1st floor. Both cabinets are available to visitors of the sports park during opening hours.
Vrouw en Vaart is the development center for and by women who live, work in Amsterdam Nieuw West. It is the place where women like to come to develop themselves. Here women find time to invest in themselves, learn, earn their own money or meet other women. All women from the age of 15 years and older from Nieuw West are welcome to meet in Vrouw en Vaart. Almost daily, Vrouw en Vaart offers numerous activities or meetings in which only women participate. Many women look forward to meeting other women. That is possible in Vrouw en Vaart. Women are never alone here. President Allendelaan 733, 1068 VN Amsterdam. At the entrance on the right. Accessible for visitors of Vrouw en Vaart and public. Opening hours: Mon 08:30 – 17:00 Tue 08:30 – 17:00 Wed 08:30 – 16:30 Thu 08:30 – 17:00 Fri 08:30 – 16:30.
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De VerbroederIJ The VerbroederIJ has become a place for special encounters. Where everyone feels welcome and where we get it done together. Where you can work hard, learn from each other and share. Or where you can just hang out with a good book by the stove or have a nice conversation in the sun on the terrace. We do not do it alone and are very happy with our partners. Johan van Hasseltweg 21, 1021 KN Amsterdam. The cabinet is located outside the toilets. It is accessible to visitors during opening hours.
Diereneiland (Stichting Spin) is a petting zoo, playground and community room in one. Surrounded by water, Diereneiland is a beautiful green and social island, in the middle of the Molenwijk in Amsterdam North. The Neighborhood Room is the beating heart of the Molenwijk. It is a space where all residents of the Molenwijk, young and old, can go for a delicious meal, a fun activity, or just a cup of coffee, a good conversation, on the terrace, looking out over the water. Residents themselves can organize all kinds of activities there. Molenwijk 11, 1035 EE Amsterdam Ground floor – in the entrance hall of the building. Accessible to visitors to Animal Island. Opening hours: (from April 1 to October 1) Monday and Friday from 12:00 to 18:00 / Tuesday to Thursday from 10:00 to 18:00 / Saturday & Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00 (from October 1 to April 1) Monday and Friday from 12:00 to 17:00 / Tuesday to Thursday from 10:00 to 17:00 / Saturday & Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00
Huis van de Wijk de Banne A Huis van de Wijk is a meeting place for people from the neighborhood. And there is plenty to do. It is always fun in the Huis van de Wijk De Banne. There is something different to do almost every day. You are welcome for a cup of coffee or a good conversation with one of the DOCK colleagues. Our youth workers and social workers in Amsterdam North-West, North-East and Oud-Noord are ready for you every day. The youth workers of DOCK regularly walk rounds through the neighborhood. In addition, we are easily accessible digitally to start the conversation with you. Bezaanjachtplein 243, 1034 DN Amsterdam. The cabinet hangs inside near the toilets in the hallway. It is accessible to visitors during opening hours.
Theaterzaal de Rietwijker A former community center where you can now also find small entrepreneurs and theater and music companies. Parlevinker 9, 1034 PX Amsterdam. The cabinet hangs inside near the toilets and is accessible during opening hours.
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Atelier 77 (Dynamo) Dynamo’s Atelier 77 is a creative workshop where everyone can go to work together or independently.It is situated in Amsterdam’s Rivierenbuurt. It is a meeting place that focuses on newcomers. Creative activities are organized and activities that focus on language development and meeting new local residents. In the Atelier you can work with clay, fabrics and paint. We also offer activities around making videos, photos and audio. It’s a place where everyone can come together to create something new. You can get started yourself or with guidance. Vechtstraat 77A, 1079 JA Amsterdam. The cabinet is located to your right at the entrance. It is available to visitors of Atelier 77 and the public. Opening hours: Mo – Fri: 09:00 – 17:00.
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Moses & Aaron Church Since September 2014, the church and the House of Moses are used by the Community of Sant’Egidio, an international lay organization that prays for and works for the poor. Waterlooplein 207, 1011 PG Amsterdam. The cabinet is in the restroom area. It is accessible to visitors during opening hours.
Wereldhuis The Wereldhuis is an advice, information and neighborhood center for people without a residence permit. Nieuwe Herengracht 18, 1018 DP Amsterdam. The cabinet hangs on location the Second Arch (de Tweede Boog). It is accessible to people without a residence permit who are helped by the Wereldhuis.
