In the lead-up to the 2025 Monaco E-Prix, Formula E has announced a €25,000 donation to SheCanHeCan, a local non-profit working to promote gender equality and menstrual equity through education and access.
The donation is part of Formula E’s Better Futures Fund, which supports community initiatives in each race location. This year, SheCanHeCan’s Monarègles project is the chosen beneficiary in Monaco. The initiative aims to make the Principality the world’s first period-equal country by providing free organic period products and fostering inclusive menstrual education in schools, public spaces, and workplaces.
Vibeke Thomsen, Founder and Director of SheCanHeCan, said: “The financial support from Formula E will enable SheCanHeCan to profoundly transform the conversation around periods in high-performance sports, while rendering visible female athletes and creating inclusive spaces for the communities in Formula E host cities.”
She added: “With the support of Formula E, we aspire to make Monaco the first period-equal country in the world, providing a more inclusive environment for all team members and improving our community’s quality of life.”
The funding will allow SheCanHeCan to deliver workshops to all Year 8 students in Monaco in the coming academic year, while also expanding access to menstrual products and education to more than 1,400 people across the Principality.
“At Formula E, sustainability extends beyond environmental impact – it’s also about creating fairer, more inclusive societies,” said Julia Pallé, Vice President of Sustainability at Formula E. “By partnering with an organisation that is leading the charge in period equity, we’re using our global platform to break taboos, raise awareness, and drive lasting change.”
During race weekend on the 3rd and 4th May, SheCanHeCan will also host awareness events and participate in Formula E’s FIA Girls on Track programme. Organic period products will be available at Formula E-managed facilities throughout the event.
This season, the Better Futures Fund will distribute €25,000 to local causes in each of its 10 host cities, totalling €250,000 in charitable support.
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