Educate
Build knowledge and confidence through inclusive menstrual-health and endometriosis education.
Kāinga / Home / About
Mō mātou | Lived experience · community · action
A small charity with a bold kaupapa.
Endo Warriors Aotearoa provides education, advocacy, practical support and community connection while working for better endometriosis and menstrual-health understanding.
Why we exist
Our mission
To provide inclusive, evidence-informed education, practical support, advocacy and resources that help those with endometriosis and menstrual-health challenges understand their health, recognise when symptoms may not be normal, access appropriate care and feel confident speaking up for their needs.
Support
Offer practical, person-centred guidance, resources and community connection.
Advocate
Amplify lived experience and work for meaningful change in systems and public understanding.
Our vision
An Aotearoa where endometriosis is better understood, symptoms are taken seriously, menstrual-health education is accessible and everyone has the support and resources they need to live well.
Our values
These values guide how EWA shares information, supports the community, works with partners and advocates for change.
Learning & Openness
We stay curious, listen and share knowledge in ways people can use.
Boldness
We speak up about pain, inequity and experiences too often dismissed.
Resilience
We recognise strength while never romanticising struggle or expecting people to cope alone.
Heart
We bring care, humanity and lived experience to our mahi.
Respect
We honour choice, privacy, identity and the diversity of individual experiences.
Community & Teamwork
He waka eke noa—we move forward through shared effort and connection.
How EWA started
Founded by Yessenia Sandoval in 2020
Yessenia founded Endo Warriors Aotearoa from lived experience and a determination that others should have better access to information, support and belief.
What began as community action grew into a registered charity working across education, menstrual health, advocacy, research support, resources and one-to-one connection.
La unión hace la fuerza — unity makes strength.
Read Yessenia’s story
Our people
EWA is lived-experience led and supported by governance, staff, volunteers, advisors and community collaborators.
Founder & Charity Director
Yessenia Sandoval (she/they) founded EWA and leads the charity’s community, education and advocacy work.
Meet YesseniaBoard
The Board has its own page with current approved members, roles, pronouns and biographies.
Meet the BoardYouth Advisory Board
Youth leadership has its own page, with extra care around privacy, consent and personal information.
Youth Advisory BoardTrust & accountability
A registered charity
Endo Warriors Aotearoa is a registered New Zealand charity, CC60609. The charity is community-led and supported by governance, staff, volunteers, advisors and collaborators.
Questions about governance, accountability or the charity’s work are welcome.
Contact EWA