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Research & Content Creation
Produces articles, educational content, blog posts, Instagram content, and research supporting other teams.
CommitmentTask-based · flexible
Youth-led nonprofit · Founded December 2024
Redefining menstrual health through research, education, and action.
reDot is a youth-led nonprofit organization advancing menstrual health through research, education, workshops, and global collaboration.
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Now recruiting
Open calls to join reDot
Two calls are open right now. All our teams are task-based and flexible.
Growing Up, Actually — Yoga series
Yoga instructors
Lead sessions on movement for menstrual health as part of our Growing Up, Actually yoga series.
Book project
The Economics of Her
We're writing a book on the economics of being a woman — our team of researchers, writers, editors, and designers is now full.
All places filled!
Cover is not final — representative graphic.
Growing Up, Actually — Debates
Debate participants
Join our Growing Up, Actually debates and argue the big questions around menstrual health, policy, and stigma.
By the numbers
A growing global community driven by young changemakers.
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Global community
Volunteers on four continents. One shared mission.
From India to Colombia, our contributors collaborate across time zones to research, educate, and advocate for menstrual health.
About reDot
A movement built by students, for global change.
reDot is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing menstrual health education, research, and advocacy. Through global collaboration, our volunteers create research, educational resources, workshops, and awareness campaigns that challenge stigma and improve menstrual health literacy.
Founded in December 2024, we are proudly youth-led yet globally collaborative — bringing together students, researchers, and advocates across ten countries to redefine how the world talks about menstruation.
Founded
Dec 2024
Model
Youth-led
Reach
10 countries
Meet the founder
Shalya Maheshwari
“I started reDot with a simple question: why are we still so uncomfortable talking about something that is a completely normal part of life?”
Read her noteEducational Resources
Educational Resources are coming soon.
We are currently developing a comprehensive library of high-quality menstrual health educational resources designed for students, educators, and communities. Our goal is to make menstrual health information more accessible worldwide.
If you're passionate about education, curriculum design, content writing, or graphic design, we'd love to have you help build these resources.
In development
Student-facing curriculum modules
Educator toolkits and lesson plans
Multilingual explainers and infographics
Community workshop guides
Our teams
Five active teams driving reDot forward.
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Social Media
Creates Instagram posts, reels, campaigns, branding, analytics, and promotional content.
Commitment3–5 hrs / week
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Awareness & Workshops
Plans and delivers menstrual health workshops and educational presentations.
Commitment2–3 hrs / week
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Fundraising & Partnerships
Manages partnerships, outreach, sponsorships, fundraising campaigns, and donor relationships.
Commitment2–3 hrs / week
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Recruitment & Onboarding
Reviews applications, organizes onboarding, and manages volunteer resources.
Commitment2–3 hrs / week
Volunteer spotlight
Meet the volunteers
The people behind reDot's research, workshops, and campaigns — spotlighted from across our global community. Tap any card to read the full story on Instagram.
Featured initiative
The Research Project (TRP)
TRP is separate from our regular Research Team — a structured academic initiative where volunteers collaborate over several months to publish full research papers with mentorship, peer review, and formal recognition.
Co-authorship on published research
Mentorship from experienced researchers
Structured academic writing training
Volunteer certificates on completion
Letters of recommendation for top contributors
Publication opportunities in open repositories
TRP timeline
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Application
Selected applicants join a cohort of researchers.
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Onboarding
Meet mentors, set topics, learn the academic workflow.
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Research
Months of literature review, analysis, and drafting.
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Peer review
Internal review with mentors and academic editors.
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Publication
Co-authorship on a published paper with credentials.
Team 4
Currently in progress
TRP Team 4 is actively working on a new paper. We can't disclose the topic just yet — but it's underway, and we'll share it once it's published.
Team 5 — now recruiting
Join the next research cohort
We're looking for researchers, writers, and analysts for TRP Team 5. Like all our teams, it's task-based and flexible.
Fill the interest formPublications
Peer-reviewed research that moves the field forward.
Formal academic papers authored by reDot researchers and published in open academic repositories.
Campaigns
Conversations that reach beyond the classroom.
Workshops
In-person and virtual sessions co-designed with local partners to normalize conversations about menstruation.
Educational initiatives
Toolkits, social series, and community programs that make menstrual health knowledge easier to share.
Collaborate
Want to host a session or collaborate with reDot?
Whether you're a school, organization, or individual interested in hosting a Growing Up, Actually session, co-hosting a workshop, or exploring a partnership — book a call with our founder to get started.
Medium
Essays, explainers, and stories from the reDot team.
Research highlights, cultural commentary, and personal reflections — published regularly on our Medium blog.
Gallery
Moments from workshops, campaigns, and community.
Workshops
Growing Up, Actually
Health camps
Interviews
Education
Debates
Doctors
Experts
Discussions
Discussions
Volunteers
Community
Experts
Recognised by
Trusted by leading institutions and organisations.
Volunteer journey
From application to leadership — every step matters.
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Application Review
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Onboarding
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Leadership Opportunities
Join reDot
Ready to help redefine menstrual health worldwide?
Students from anywhere in the world are welcome. Whether you're a researcher, writer, designer, or organizer — there's a place for you at reDot.
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