The Pad Project Ambassador Program

Service

With over 400 Ambassadors spanning 44 countries, the Ambassador Program is a global network of activists ready to break the stigma surrounding menstruation and turn their passion for equity into action.

We believe in uniting people who desire to serve their communities and providing them with the support and tools they need to do so.

Leadership

Whether you have previous experience in menstrual equity or are looking to start now, we need you. The Ambassador Program runs on the drive and dedication of action-oriented individuals willing to participate and show up for the cause.

As you take on projects with your Ambassador Cohort, you’ll be presented with countless opportunities to develop educational resources, organize advocacy campaigns, make new friends, and strengthen your leadership skills.

Growth

The Ambassador Program is defined by a constantly evolving series of projects – thanks to the work of past, present, and future Ambassadors. These projects include developing educational resources, advocating for menstrual health policies, hosting product drives, film screenings, fundraisers and more – all to support the growth and sustainability of the menstrual equity movement.

You add immeasurable wealth to our program with your unique insights, perspectives, and identities, shaping how we overcome our obstacles and achieve our goals.

If you want to join The Pad Project team and advocate for menstrual equity in your community, submit a response to our interest form below and read on to learn how to apply to the Ambassador Program!

OUR AMBASSADORS AROUND THE GLOBE

We take a localized approach to tackling menstrual inequity on a global scale

MAKE AN IMPACT BY BECOMING A PAD PROJECT AMBASSADOR

The Pad Project’s Ambassador Program is a leadership development and advocacy initiative that unites hundreds of volunteer activists who are ready to break the stigma surrounding menstruation and turn their passion for equity into action. In the 2023 – 2024 year of our Ambassador Program, we welcomed a diverse cohort of 400+ Ambassadors between the ages of 12 and 60 from 44 countries! Our Ambassadors are students, educators, environmentalists, artists, and more. Some of them have been life-long menstrual equity advocates, and some are new to the fight, but they all share a common goal to end menstrual poverty and stigma across the globe.

If you want to join The Pad Project team and advocate for menstrual equity in your community, apply to our Ambassador Program! We encourage U.S. and international applicants to apply. You must be 12 years or older to participate in the program and will need access to WiFi to engage in virtual meetings.

INTEREST FORM

Application Process

The application period for the 2024 – 2025 Ambassador Program will open in Summer 2024! We encourage U.S. and international applicants to apply, but you will need access to WiFi to participate in Zoom meetings. You must be 12 years or older to participate in the program. If you’d like updates about the program, subscribe to The Pad Project’s newsletter.

2024 – 2025 Applications Open: June 15th
2024 – 2025 Applications Close: July 1st
Estimated Program Dates: August 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025

Once the new ambassadors have been selected, they will be split into teams, each of which will be led by an advisor who has already successfully completed the program. Teams will be divided by time zones and specific interests, such as environmentalism, public health, advocacy, arts, etc.

Each team will have a mandatory virtual orientation and training session, as well as three virtual meetings every month to discuss ongoing projects. Beyond these meetings, ambassadors will be able to meet with their advisors and fellow ambassadors as frequently as they want. Teams will be divided by time zones and specific interests, such as public health, advocacy, arts, and environmentalism.

For further inquiries about the Ambassador Program, email ambassadors@thepadproject.org. Click here for a full list of roles and responsibilities.

“The Ambassador Program has helped me develop critical teamwork, project management, research, and communication skills that I was able to employ in tangible ways. It’s a wonderful opportunity for professional growth and networking with menstrual equity advocates around the world.”
Pooja, United States

“My advisors were nothing short of wonderful and have inspired me to tackle the issue of period poverty within my country despite it being very new to my society. I enjoyed the diversity and representation of cultures and communities in the cohort that has allowed me to learn about menstrual challenges around the globe.”
Kamori, Thailand

“The Pad Project Ambassador Program does a great job including a little bit of everything with cohort-wide meetings, in-person events, leadership, community and more. I feel connected to every member of my cohort even though many live thousands of miles away.”
Eve, United States

“I now understand that menstruation cuts across human rights, gender, health, social services, environment, and governance. The resource materials I received through the Ambassador Program broadened my understanding and inspired me to do more.”
Nancy, Nigeria

“This initiative really helped me and my team see the bigger picture beyond simply women having more access to services and instead women having more opportunities, dismantling stigmas that fuel inequalities, and allowing women and girls the tools and space to reach their full potential.”
Nicole, Canada

“After participating in the Ambassador Program, I have noticed that I am a better advocate in all aspects of my activism. I have further developed my listening and conversational skills, and enjoy speaking with my family members, classmates, teachers, and friends about menstrual equity.”
Gia, United States

“I am able to confidently and openly talk about menstruation. Since I joined the program, I have begun to educate my 8-year old daughter about her body and periods and that, when the time comes, she should embrace the changes that her body will go through.”
Ilene, South Africa

“I learned so much from the other ambassadors and our advocacy group advisors, like how to coordinate and run donation drives, how to plug into the needs of our local communities, and the importance of understanding the effects of a topic on a global scale.”
Ashley, United States

Public Health

Yaqi Mia Wen

Public Health

Zoe Goldberger

Operations Chair

We're stronger together

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