FlowBox
Delivering menstrual empowerment
Background
FlowBox is a student-led non-profit established in 2023 by Hana Reid and Ezgi Kara. As an organization, we seek to build relationships with indigenous communities and local grassroots organizations to meet the needs of indigenous menstruating youth unique to their community. Through initiating donations, working with sponsors, local businesses, other organizations, and foundations to ensure a future for menstrual empowerment in rural communities.
Key figures
Period products can cost as much as 5 times more in rural indigenous communities than in urban areas.
40% of first nation youth live in poverty.
There are 32 long-term boil water advisories in rural indigenous that negatively impact menstrual health and hygiene.
Our Mission
Our organisation was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action 19. We strive to empower indigenous menstruators in at-risk communities through the distribution of period products, advocacy, and education.
Our Values
Collaboration
Collaboration is the heart of our organization, and strive to build relationships and to understand the unique issues of every community that we work with.
Empowerment & Reconciliation
Our goal is to empower indigenous women and all menstruators to be able to live their life with independence and agency to be able to control their health and wellness in the way that is best for them.
Inclusivity
We are dedicated to supporting all menstruators, regardless of their gender identity. We are committed to having conversations and opening dialogue to better understand the unique difficulties non-cisgender menstruators face including transgender, gender fluid, non-binary, and two-spirit individuals.
