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We organise local, direct-impact community projects that make a tangible difference in individuals’ lives, working from a feminist, intersectional and anti-racist perspective. Neighborhood Feminists exists since 2019 and is run on a completely voluntary basis.

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Today is the annual Trans Day of Remembrance, a da

Today is the annual Trans Day of Remembrance, a day to remember and honour the lives of trans and gender-diverse people reported murdered in the past 12 months. The rates of abuse and violence against trans people are as unacceptably high in the Netherlands as elsewhere--estimated to be seven times above the Dutch average. Systematic discrimination, poverty, and homelessness compound the vulnerability. This evening, we will join the online vigil and life ceremony hosted by Trans United Europe and the Trans BPOC Network, which marks the annual Trans Day of Remembrance. The event begins at 6:45 pm, find the livestream through the link in our bio.

Over this year, 351 trans people have been reported killed, including 25 year old trans woman Özge Bilir, who was murdered in Utrecht just last Wednesday. (The actual number is likely far higher.) As Chair of Trans United Europe/Trans BPOC Network Dinah de Riquet-Bons puts it, "one killing of a trans sibling is one too many".

#TDoR2020

✊We’re headed to Eindhoven this Sunday. It’s

✊We’re headed to Eindhoven this Sunday. It’s scandalous that we have heard barely a peep from the political parties after some 1000 hooligans ambushed 60 peaceful anti-blackface protesters this past weekend in Maastricht, throwing eggs, stones, cans and fireworks. And this in an election year!
Look, it’s simple. If you believed that Black Lives Matter this summer, then you still believe that now. Join us as we peacefully take a stand against Black Pete, “Grey” Pete, and all other forms of racism. For safety reasons and more details, sign up with anti-racism protest organiser @eindhovenkanhet

We’ll be the ones wearing Neighborhood Feminist stickers on Sunday. 😉 Oh, and we encourage you to bring friends! And--especially if you’re traveling alone--do DM us for more info, so you can be sure to find us.

#StrongerTogether #DemonstrateSafely #WearAMask
#2020ZwartePietVrij #EindhovenKanHet #KOZP #BLM

Feeling beyond grateful for our collab with Lush!

Feeling beyond grateful for our collab with Lush! You have just a few hours to score your Charity Pot and still have the sale count towards our Dignity Kits project!
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On this last day, we realised you might be asking yourself, why do we have such a focus on community activism? Well, we’ve learned that you don’t have to do much to make a difference, and you certainly don’t have to travel far. Especially now, as we all face the added pressures of an isolating public health crisis, we believe it’s so important to build and strengthen real connection within our neighborhoods. That can take so many forms. Systematically making eye contact and smiling with the older folks around you? Bam! You’re making a difference; really, anything done to lighten the struggles of others around you, helps us all thrive. And yes, sometimes the things you do feel small--but they can mean the world to someone else. There’s tremendous, untapped power in our communities and it isn’t only financial support, though that is important too! Thank you for any donation you can give today, as it does make a difference. But what’s your power--wanna to find out more ways you can help? Drop us a note, and let’s talk about other ways to put your good will and energy to our common good!

#charitypot #dignitykits #dignitykitsamsterdam #neighborhoodfeminists #periodpoverty #communityactivism #showup

A large number of the folks we help have travelled

A large number of the folks we help have travelled from desperate circumstances at tremendous risk, and being undocumented, these folks continue to struggle meeting the most basic of needs as they try to rebuild their lives here. Fact is, every undocumented person in Amsterdam has basic rights--and those are supported by Dutch law. Problem is, people don’t always know these rights. For example, whether or not the person has papers, the government has a legal responsibility to provide shelter and protection to victims of violence, including domestic violence, human trafficking and abandonment. In practice, receiving this urgent assistance is difficult. Raising awareness about this and other rights helps us understand what each of us can do to help, and what people with papers can rightfully expect. The survival and well-being of those most at risk among us, such as undocumented folks, is integral to our thriving as a community. You can help by volunteering with us or other local organisations, such as @humanaidnow who are doing important work with undocumented folks in our city.

#charitypot #dignitykits #dignitykitsamsterdam #neighborhoodfeminists #periodpoverty #communityactivism #showup

Period poverty--or being unable to meet hygiene ne

Period poverty--or being unable to meet hygiene needs during menstruation--happens everywhere. In London, 1 in 7 women aged 14-21 cannot afford period products (Plan International). The UK’s Women’s Environmental Network @wen_uk runs #EnvironmenstrualWeek annually 19-25 October. Check out their period parity toolkit! We see it in Amsterdam too, where period poverty adds stress and shame to ongoing worries about getting food on the table, or keeping a roof over the head. That’s without factoring in covid-19. We at Neighborhood Feminists raise awareness about period poverty to both destigmatise (because, hello? It’s a basic right!) and to increase access to hygiene products. You can help by donating to our Dignity Kit project in honour of the just ended #EnvironmenstrualWeek. Every penny you give goes toward filling kits for those most in need, ensuring that more folks who menstruate have the dignity we all deserve.

#charitypot #dignitykits #dignitykitsamsterdam #neighborhoodfeminists #periodpoverty #communityactivism #showup

What a delight to partner with Lush, it’s a grea

What a delight to partner with Lush, it’s a great chance for us as Neighborhood Feminists to get a convo going about how folks can help others and themselves thrive in our community! There are certainly enough wrongs in this world that need “righting”...So what is a neighborhood feminist, anyway? For us, it means looking for direct ways to start making things around us a little better. The practical, local actions we take address patriarchal, racial, and socioeconomic biases. It’s not about doing everything eventually, but rather doing something now, and building alliances for sustainable change. Operating from an intersectional perspective means that we recognise that people continue to face often overlapping challenges on an individual level. These serious, repeated challenges affect their overall well-being, but also our well-being as a community. Basically, we make a difference by addressing clear, unmet needs in our community. Consider yourself a neighborhood feminist, too? Join us as a volunteer or make a recurring donation--however small--today!

#dignitykits #dignitykitsamsterdam #dignityforall #periodpoverty #feminism

We’re most pleased to announce that, starting to

We’re most pleased to announce that, starting today, all the Lush stores in Amsterdam will showcase our Dignity Kits Project and Neighborhood Feminists! This also means that, for the coming week, all proceeds, excluding BTW, from the (in-store) sale of their sumptuous Charity Pot hand and body cream, featuring us on the label, will go to Neighborhood Feminists… and during this week, Lush will be talking about stuff that matters to us on their social media, such as period poverty and taking feminist action locally.

We’re all the more excited about this support because Lush has a conscientious model for making and selling their (vegan) products that we can really get behind--not to mention their long-standing commitment to advocacy, outreach, and supporting small groups doing good stuff--like Neighborhood Feminists. While covid-19 will no doubt impact sales, every penny will be put to good use… and we love the chance to touch on the issues that matter most to us with a new audience! (And we have to admit Anneloes, whose hands are on the pots, is geeking out just a little bit as a former Lush employee 🤓😅)

@lushamsterdamcs @lushleidsestraat @lushkalverstraat @lush_nl #charitypot #dignitykits #dignitykitsamsterdam #neighborhoodfeminists #periodpoverty #communityactivism #showup

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, comm

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead

As we’ve noted before, crises such as covid-19 do affect us all, but to different degrees. It is clear that Zuidoost, where we are based, feels the effects of corona more strongly than other Amsterdam neighborhoods. But even within Zuidoost, where inequality is systemic and intergenerational, there are degrees of difference. People, formerly self-sufficient in the parallel economy, whether working as cleaners or kitchen personnel, find themselves unemployed as our shared public health crisis begins to impact our economy. Many are ineligible for food banks, and suddenly presented with stark choices between eating or purchasing hygiene products or paying for their room, for example. That level of need is already here, as Carabic Foundation’s Maureen Hubbard explains in this NOS piece that aired over the weekend. We love the hard work and results co-founders Maureen and Lila have brought to the community with their project to feed those most at risk. Check them out on Facebook at carabicamsterdam, and drop us a line if you’d like to get active in your neighborhood--or with us! #activism #feminism #amsterdam #neighborhoodfeminists #endperiodpoverty

#Inspiration ...Some first-year students at @desig

#Inspiration ...Some first-year students at @designacademyeindhoven chose to spotlight period poverty for a class assignment. They developed these visuals, using the Neighborhood Feminists website as one of their resources. We're loving it —especially that cut-out page to craft your own sign, see 2nd slide— and we'll be talking some more about period poverty in the coming days so do stay tuned! #DignityForAll #PeriodPoverty #EndPeriodPoverty #Activism #Feminism #Amsterdam H/T to @vlbdv and @myeonga_seo

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