Our Youth Board
We’re very excited to announce the first cohort of our Youth Board!
Led by Youth Trustee, Holly Hostettler-Davies, our Youth Board plays an instrumental role in ensuring that Menstrual Health Project are effectively engaging and working with young people.
Since joining MHP as their Youth Trustee, I have always had the vision of setting up a Youth Board.
The voices of young people are so instrumental in making a difference and having been on charity Youth Boards myself, I have seen what an incredible opportunity they can be to grow both professionally and personally.
I am so excited that it is finally happening and cannot wait to get started. We are going to have so much fun and do amazing work for the menstrual health community and beyond!
Meet our MHP Youth Board
Daluchi U
She/Her, 16, Sheffield
Hi, I’m Daluchi and I’m most excited for getting involved in new projects and getting to know other people and most importantly being able to promote and advocate for menstrual health.
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In this role, I also hope to learn more myself and expand my understanding of the different aspects of menstrual health and how they can impact women in various ways.
I think menstrual health can be a topic that people don’t really shed light on or maybe feel as though it’s a taboo, and I wanted to join this board because I want to help others to share the message about having confidence in their menstrual health and see it as something to be proud of.
Lily M
She/Her, 18, Lancashire
Hi! I’m Lily. I have always been passionate about menstrual health due to my experiences with endometriosis and other health conditions that affect my experiences of menstruation and health.
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My endometriosis diagnosis journey has been motivating for a career in menstrual health activism to improve patient experiences and outcomes in healthcare services.
In my role here at MHP, I hope to bring awareness to the unique challenges faced by people with ASD and people who have experienced sexual violence after my previous volunteering roles.
I am most excited to produce some written pieces and share my thoughts and experiences!
Erin D
She/Her, 19, London
I’m a Content Creator Apprentice with an eagerness to craft engaging, purposeful designs and social media content. Outside of work, I’m deeply committed to menstrual health, sustainability, and education, so I’m
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always eating into books and podcasts to learn, fuel my personal growth and get inspired.
I also find balance through music, yoga, and running, as well as sparking conversations with other people about how they’re looking after themselves, because I truly believe in the power of both mental and physical nourishment/fitness.
Eva F.C
She/Her, 17, London
I am currently studying Politics, Law, and English Literature with aspirations to pursue a career in political journalism. Passionate about both writing and current affairs, I am committed to exploring the
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intersection of politics and media.
Alongside academic work, I enjoy running, finding it both a physical and mental outlet.
With a deep interest in storytelling, I hope to write a book one day, combining the skills developed through studies and journalism experience.
I am eager to contribute to political discourse, and I look forward to a future in media and publishing!
Cara K
She/Her, 19, Belfast
I am excited to create positive change by achieving more accessible period products and reducing the stigma surrounding women’s reproductive health by increasing education about this topic for everyone.
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I wanted to get involved in the Menstrual Health Project Youth Board because women’s issues are often dismissed.
Women are not educated on their own health, which can lead to people not recognising they are having health difficulties, and when they are aware, healthcare services often provide poor support by dismissing symptoms based on sexist ideas, which in turn leads to late diagnoses.
Ava S
She/Her, 17, London
I am currently studying for my A-Levels, and I have a particular interest in all things geography. I welcome any opportunity to learn about the world around me, and I believe the Youth Board is a great
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platform to do this.
By reflecting on my own experiences and listening to those of others, I hope to expand my knowledge of menstrual health, and overall am excited to be a part of the Youth Board.
Zaynah A
She/Her, 19, London
Hi, I’m Zaynah. I suffer from both endometriosis and adenomyosis, but for a long time, I was dismissed. After getting my diagnosis, I truly began to understand the lack of information there is regarding
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menstrual health, particularly for young girls and decided it was something I was passionate about.
I now hope to continue advocating for these illnesses to bring more awareness to the cause.
Daisy D
She/Her, 19, London/Leeds
I’m a History and Politics student with a passion for gender equality, especially how gender dynamics unfold in conflict zones. I’m most interested in exploring how historical and political contexts shape
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women’s experiences and how we can challenge the status quo.
When I’m not studying, you’ll find me making flat whites behind the coffee machine as a barista.
Grace T
She/Her, 20, Southend-on-Sea
I struggled for years with symptoms that were largely dismissed by healthcare professionals, only after this was I eventually tested for and diagnosed with adolescent Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
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when I was 16 years old.
I had to navigate school and my teenage years with menopausal symptoms and confront the reality of not being able to have biological children.
Now that I am 20, I hope to raise awareness of POI and empower other young women with this condition.
I also wish to work towards reducing stigma around menstrual health issues in the South Asian community.
Poppy M
She/Her, 17, Merthyr Tydfil
I’m excited to work with passionate young people who care about menstrual health. I look forward to learning from others, sharing ideas, and making a real difference by creating change that empowers
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young girls.
I hope to help break the stigma around periods and ensure girls feel heard, supported, and educated.
My own struggles with women’s health and experiences with medical gaslighting made me want to help others going through the same.
I’m passionate about making sure young girls feel informed, validated, and confident to speak up and get the care they deserve, without fear of being dismissed.
Emilie D
She/Her, 16, London
I am most excited to meet new people and learn more about Menstrual Health Project. I would really like to make a difference, whilst building new skills such as public speaking.
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I believe that it is so important that people are educated on menstrual health, and that we destigmatise it as a topic in society.
By being part of the Youth Board, I am hopeful that as young people, we can make some changes.
Léa M
She/Her, 19, Cambridge
Hi! I am an undergraduate student in Land Economy (economics, law, sustainability) at the University of Cambridge. I love building upon my linguistic knowledge, speaking English, French, Italian, and Spanish.
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I am committed to my community, engaging in gender equality, climate and charity associations, notably as Vice-President of the Cambridge Women in Business, President of Christ’s College’s FemSoc and CSW69 virtual delegate with UN Women UK.
Additionally, in 2022, I organised a humanitarian trip to Brazil! As a violin player, singer and actress, I enhanced this volunteering project.
Juha K
She/Her, 17, New Malden
I am a current year 12 student studying for A levels with an interest in medicine. I am most excited about working as a board to make a lasting impact on future generations. My hopes for the youth board are
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spreading awareness of the project and proper menstrual care, and working on a project focused on providing valuable and tangible help to students around the world.
I wanted to join the Youth Board because of the hard work and genuine care that went into curating help, such as the toolkits that helped me and educated me.
The work of Menstrual Health Project is something that is beneficial to anyone with queries and concerns about menstruation, and I wanted to make sure everyone has a chance to receive help.
Poppy W
She/Her, 14, North Yorkshire
My name is Poppy and I live with my parents and little sister. I have a dog, a cat, and three guinea pigs. I am a St John Cadet and trained to an adult level of first aid. I love attending events where I can help people.
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I am a member of my school debate club and love to join in with this. I also enjoy dancing and have done this since I was three years old.
I enjoy listening to music and going out with my friends. In my spare time I like colouring, reading and going for walks.
I am most excited to raise awareness of issues relating to women’s health, especially in the younger age group. I hope to highlight to others how they can advocate for themselves, as I have seen how women’s health issues have affected my own family members.
It is from seeing how different menstrual health issues have affected my family that made me want to get involved and learn new skills along the way.
Tomi M
She/Her, 16, Flitwick
Hi, I am Tomi. I am 16 years old and live in a town called Flitwick. I enjoy playing piano, cooking and going out with my friends, and my favourite subjects are maths, art and biology.
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I’m excited to be able to help on the board!
Ope L
She/Her, 17, Essex
I’m an aspiring gynaecologist with a strong passion for studying medicine and advocating for menstrual health. My journey with PCOS made me feel like my experiences were abnormal and misunderstood, which often left
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me feeling isolated.
I’m so excited to be part of the Menstrual Health Project Youth Board—to help create a space where people feel seen, heard, and supported.
I want to use this platform to spread awareness, challenge stigma, and inspire open conversations about menstrual and reproductive health.
Being part of this board is a meaningful step toward my goal of becoming a doctor who truly understands and uplifts others.
Widad M
She/Her, 17, Bristol
I joined the Youth Board because I believe I can offer a unique voice/perspective in it as a POC. Unfortunately, my culture strongly stigmatises periods and conversations surrounding them,
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meaning women don’t get the adequate help they need, which is something I’d like to change to the best of my ability; joining the Youth Board is a step in the right direction!
I hope that by joining, I’ll get to learn charity governance and leadership skills because I’d like to start my own charity/non-profit in the future.
I’m really looking forward to starting my project and seeing where that takes me!
For more information on our Youth Board, please contact Holly at: youth@menstrualhealthproject.org.uk
