Volunteer for a startup combating mental health with menstrual literacy ❤️

Howami is an immersive menstrual wellness app for teens. Howami addresses the growing mental health risks for women, low menstrual literacy, and persistent period stigma. The World Health Organization’s 2023 Menstrual Health report highlights the global need for improved menstrual literacy and awareness. This report emphasizes the importance of education about menstruation and creating positive norms. Our innovation leverages advanced gaming technology for therapeutic outcomes, aiming to counteract the negative effects of social media by promoting embodiment and self-awareness.

Howami is an innovative mobile application designed to help menstruating individuals engage with their menstrual cycle and emotions through the use of advanced game design technology, CGI visuals, and a fluid, gesture-controlled interface. Our mission is to combat the mental health crisis affecting women, a crisis exacerbated by unhealthy social media usage, lack of menstrual literacy, and persistent period stigma. Our app provides a safe, healthy, and non-exploitative platform tailored to the needs of people.

Role (Volunteer, unpaid): Frontend Web Developer

Role Description: We need a front-end developer to implement and deploy our website from approved Figma designs and copy content. This role is primarily front-end execution.

What you’ll build

A mobile-first website with:

1) Core site pages (from Figma)

2) Article / Resources library (small but expandable) with keyword search

3) User accounts (foundation)

• Sign-up / login UI
• Wiring points for backend auth (Programme Manager owns the backend; you implement the front-end integration seam)

Technical requirements

• Next.js 14+ (App Router) + TypeScript
• Mobile-first responsive build (phones are the priority)
• Clean component structure + maintainable styling
• Basic SEO hygiene (metadata, headings, performance)

Deliverables

• Deployed website (Azure/Vercel-compatible; final hosting environment guided by Programme Manager)
• Repo with clean, documented front-end code
• Working resources library + keyword search
• Account entry flows implemented (UI + integration hooks)

What we provide

• Approved Figma designs
• Content/copy and brand assets
• Product Lead (me) available for fast feedback and decisions
• Programme Manager available for infra/backend coordination
• Portfolio usage and Linkedin testimonial upon completion.

Timing

Short-term delivery, ASAP, within your availability.

Time Commitment: Volunteer 7-9 hours per week for a one-off project remotely 💻

If you want to make change, apply to volunteer with Howami!