ABOUT THE FLOW INITIATIVE
COMMITTED TO ERADICATING PERIOD POVERTY AND ACHIEVING MENSTRUAL EQUITY FOR ALL
OVERVIEW
The Flow Initiative is a national organization committed to eradicating period poverty and achieving menstrual equity for all. Based in Jersey City, the organization advocates for menstrual health legislation, facilitates educational workshops, and distributes free menstrual health products. To date, The Flow Initiative has passed seven menstrual health bills, educated 40,000 students on menstruation and period poverty, and distributed 1.8 million menstrual health products worldwide.
Founded by Eiko La Boria in 2019, The Flow Initiative has emerged as an influential and innovative voice in menstrual health. Today, Eiko works in partnership with Sabrina Browne, a global menstrual health advocate and corporate public relations executive. Their combined expertise has elevated The Flow Initiative to new heights, attracting national partners and legislators to support the organization's mission. As a women-led and minority-owned business, The Flow Initiative promotes inclusivity across its operations to ensure the unseen are seen in the menstrual health movement.
MISSION
The Flow Initiative's mission is to achieve menstrual equity for girls, women, and people who menstruate. Through programs, partnerships, and policy, the mission comes to life and reinforces The Flow Initiative as a national leader in period poverty.
VISION
The Flow Initiative envisions a world where menstrual equity for all is possible. A world where we can protect girls, women, and menstruators from a lack of access to period products. Finally, a world where we have eradicated the stigma, shame, and humiliation associated with period poverty. This is the vision we are working towards each day and we encourage all to join our efforts.
FOCUS AREAS
While there are many aspects to period poverty and menstrual equity, The Flow Initiative is focused on the below areas of advancement to make a measurable impact in New Jersey and across the country:
- Obtain menstrual equity by ensuring that all bathrooms are equipped with the needs of the female biology; including all private, public, municipal, and government bathrooms.
- Develop a period product access plan for all students by ensuring schools have period product dispensaries and open emergency period product distribution centers throughout the Garden State.
- Enact grassroots programs to teach about menstruation and promote self-care, self-love, emotional intelligence, and confidence building for girls of all ages.
- Develop new technologies to ensure that that the most vulnerable have access to period products, including the homeless, low-income girls and women, artists, veterans, sex workers, and at-risk youth.
MEET EIKO
Eiko La Boria is Founder & CEO of The Flow Initiative, a national organization committed to addressing period poverty and accelerating access to menstrual health products in Hudson County, New Jersey, and across the US.
Eiko’s passion for women’s advocacy stems back to her personal experience as a BIPOC woman, as well as her professional experiences as a writer. Over a decade ago while in Los Angeles, Eiko wrote about sexual harassment and assaults, now often covered in news media under #MeToo and #TimesUp; when the topic was still considered taboo by mainstream media.
She created The Flow Initiative after discovering that period poverty isn’t solely a problem in developing countries, but a growing issue impacting communities across the United States. She believes that ending period poverty must work in collaboration with menstrual equity in all restrooms and education in all classrooms in New Jersey. Today, The Flow initiative has emerged as a leader in the national menstrual health movement.
When Eiko is not running The Flow Initiative, she serves as an industry speaker and panelist for the organization Our Bodies Ourselves, where she develops articles and content on menstruation and period poverty. In 2022, Eiko was named Chair of the Menstrual Equity Sub-Committee at Thrive New Jersey.
MEET SABRINA
Sabrina Natasha Browne is a Partner at The Flow Initiative, where she spearheads public relations, partnerships and brand collaborations, and increases consumer awareness of period poverty. Her efforts at The Flow Initiative resulted in Sabrina being recognized as a “Top 100 Women Leader of New Jersey” by Women We Admire.
Outside of The Flow Initiative, Sabrina is a Senior Vice President at a global bank where she leads B2C communications, media relations, and executive visibility. Before this role, Sabrina advised Fortune 500 clients at Burson and oversaw public relations for Emerge New Jersey. She brings 12 years of experience advising corporate and consumer clients across sectors.
Sabrina’s advocacy is fueled by her personal adversity and passion, as well as the relationships she’s cultivated through her various advisory board roles. When Sabrina is not at The Flow Initiative, she is a board member at Menstrual Rights Global, a volunteer-led coalition operating in more than 30 countries.
To date, Sabrina has received several national and international recognitions including PRWeek’s Women to Watch, Business Insider's 20 Rising Stars in PR, Advertising Week's The Future is Female, and Diversity Action Alliance’s Distinguished Communicators of Color.
OUR VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are the heart and soul of The Flow Initiative. They amplify our mission to eradicate period poverty and achieve menstrual equity for all by dedicating their time, energy, and skills to support our various programs and initiatives.
With their invaluable assistance, we are able to reach more individuals, raise greater awareness, and drive impactful change in communities across the nation. Volunteers help us bridge the gap for those in need, ensuring everyone has access to essential menstrual products and education, thereby fostering dignity, health, and empowerment.
Volunteer Opportunities
Join us in making a difference! As a volunteer, you can support our efforts in various meaningful ways:
- Period Product Drives: Collect and distribute menstrual products to underserved communities.
- Educational Workshops: Assist in organizing and facilitating workshops on menstrual health and hygiene.
- Pop-Up Events: Help plan and execute pop-up events to raise awareness and provide resources.
- Advocacy Campaigns: Participate in advocacy efforts to influence policy changes and promote menstrual equity.
- Community Outreach: Engage with local communities to spread the word about our mission and services.
- Fundraising Activities: Support fundraising efforts to ensure the sustainability and growth of our programs.
- Administrative Support: Offer your skills to assist with administrative tasks and operational needs.
Your contribution as a volunteer will have a lasting impact on the lives of many. Together, we can break the barriers of period poverty and champion menstrual equity for all. Join The Flow Initiative today and be a part of this transformative movement!