Volunteers Advisory Board Members Needed!

Passionate about helping others? If you’re looking to be part of an organization to help underprivileged middle and high school students in underserved areas of Burkina Faso, West Africa, work with GNWL. Girl Now Woman Later (GNWL) Inc., is seeking individuals with a background in either fundraising, finance, or marketing. This is an extraordinary opportunity for people passionate about changing the lives of girls in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Our Mission

The mission of Girl Now, Woman Later, Inc. is to educate girls about menstrual health and reduce period shame. GNWL works to increase the graduation rates for middle and high school girls in Burkina Faso. We believe that an educated girl will develop into an emancipated woman.

• Our Vision:

A world where a girl’s education is not abandoned or taken away because of her gender. We want girls to freely pursue their education and become skilled at anything that they desire, while still being a girl..

• Roles:

We are seeking advisory board members who can advocate for us through leadership, social connection, and strategic governance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are seeking individuals who bring passion, commitment, and diverse expertise to help advance Girl Now Woman Later’s mission. Ideal candidates will have:

• • A demonstrated interest in gender equity, education, and community empowerment.
  • Experience or skills in one or more areas such as fundraising, event planning, nonprofit governance, finance, marketing, advocacy, or strategic planning.
  • A willingness to actively contribute time, talent, and networks to support GNWL’s mission.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of an all-volunteer team.
  • Integrity, accountability, and a desire to create sustainable, community-led impact.

BENEFITS:

THIS IS A VOLUNTEER BOARD POSITION.

Board members do not receive financial compensation but gain valuable experience in nonprofit leadership, governance, and strategic development. The role offers meaningful opportunities for personal fulfillment, professional growth, and community impact such as:

• Contribute directly to advancing menstrual health equity and education for girls in underserved communities.
• Strengthen your leadership profile through active participation in decision-making.
• Connect with a diverse group of leaders, professionals, and advocates committed to gender equity and education.
• Leave a positive mark by helping build a sustainable future for an all-volunteer nonprofit organization.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this volunteer board position, please email the following to info@girlnowwomanlater.org:

1. 1. A brief statement of interest explaining why you’d like to join the board and how your experience aligns with the role.
   2. A current résumé and your LinkedIn profile link.

APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS.

Selected candidates will be invited for a brief Zoom interview. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share a passion for sustainable, community-led impact and a commitment to advancing menstrual health equity.

🙏 Thank you for helping us advance this vital mission.

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Fun Fact About Us

"Menstruation", and "Period"! are no longer TABOO for us because we say those words OUT LOUD at GNWL!

Watch our video to learn more: GNWL at Work!