PERIOD.’s 2026 Youth Advisory Council: A Transformative Leadership Opportunity for Young Activists

PERIOD., a global youth‑fueled nonprofit dedicated to ending period poverty and menstrual stigma, has opened applications for its 2026 Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This prestigious governance and advisory body plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction, ensuring that youth perspectives remain central to PERIOD.’s mission of advancing menstrual equity through advocacy, education, and service.

Founded on the belief that young people are powerful drivers of social change, PERIOD. operates through hundreds of youth‑led chapters worldwide. These chapters distribute menstrual products, deliver menstrual health education, and advocate for policy change. The Youth Advisory Council strengthens this work by elevating youth leadership at the highest levels of organizational decision‑making.

About PERIOD.

PERIOD. is a global nonprofit powered by youth leaders committed to eradicating period poverty and stigma. The organization focuses on three core pillars:

• Advocacy — advancing menstrual equity policies at local, national, and global levels.
• Education — developing and distributing menstrual health curriculum.
• Service — providing menstrual products to communities in need through a vast network of chapters.

With a global footprint and a strong commitment to racial, social, and economic justice, PERIOD. continues to expand its impact through youth‑centered leadership.

About the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

The Youth Advisory Council is a governance and advisory body composed of 6–8 young activists, ages 16–21, who serve one‑year terms. YAC members ensure that youth voice meaningfully informs PERIOD.’s strategic direction, program priorities, and organizational values.

Key Functions of the YAC

• Strategic Advising — offering guidance to PERIOD.’s staff and Board of Directors.
• Youth Representation — ensuring that decisions reflect the lived experiences of young people.
• Equity‑Centered Leadership — applying a racial, social, and economic justice lens to all recommendations.
• Organizational Growth — contributing to nonprofit development, governance, and national representation.
• Programmatic Insight — supporting initiatives that uplift marginalized communities.

Honorarium

YAC members receive:

• $500 per semester
• Up to $1,000 total for the full one‑year term

Application Deadline

July 3, 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure full consideration.

Apply to the 2026 Youth Advisory Council

Interested youth activists can submit their applications through the official PERIOD. website:

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