Techies for Reproductive Justice is a coalition space for abortion-minded* technologists to convene to build connection, trust, tech literacy, and capacity within the abortion access movement and across values-aligned movements. We envision this cohort of technologists grounded in Reproductive Justice combatting the problems of burnout, isolation, and scarcity so that a community of tech-capable, values-aligned people can be ready to support abortion funds, practical support orgs, advocacy orgs, and anybody on the front-lines holding the line for bodily autonomy.
We work to build trust, capacity, and connection within and among the abortion access movement and technology communities.
We seek to create:
Techies for Reproductive Justice value autonomy, consent, and liberation.
The heart of T4RJ is obviously building community around volunteering. Examples of volunteering with T4RJ include:
We’ll be starting each meeting with an interactive presentation time, where we’ll be hearing from and discussing topics within reproductive rights, reproductive justice, and allied movements with time for coworking and/or socialization after the presentation.
We’ll be facilitating T4RJ in a Slack workspace. The space will be open only to people who have been vetted by the DDF team and who have either attended an orientation or watched an orientation and given us take-aways (see below).
So that we’re all on the same page, we’re requiring everyone to go through an orientation before they can access Slack and our monthly events. Orientation can be completed synchronously or asynchronously (with submission of follow up questions).
In the orientation, we’ll be covering what reproductive justice is and how it differs from reproductive rights; our vision for this space; an overview of the abortion landscape; and go over some logistics.
Interested in what technology can do for Reproductive Justice, and what Reproductive Justice can do for technology?
Email us at [email protected] to chat!
Just as a birth or abortion doula can offer holistic support before, during and after a pregnancy, T4RJ Tech Doulas offer individualized and compassionate support for tech needs and questions. Tech doesn't have to be intimidating, paternalistic or scary.
You can request support through the form below. If we can’t fulfill your request, we will point you in the direction of other resources that may be helpful. We look forward to connecting with you!