Physical or sexual violence is part of everyday life for many women around the world. On 25 November, the UN marks the “International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women” to raise global awareness of this issue.
The date also marks the start of the UN campaign #OrangeTheWorld (also known as #16DaysOfActivism), which runs each year from 25 November to 10 December, highlighting gender-based violence through worldwide actions and initiatives.
As a women-led studio, we’d like to do our part: We’re offering two non-profit organisationsworking to end gender-based violence a free UX and Service Design consultation. We are calling this offer Orange Hours 🧡.
Orange Hours 🧡
Our offer
✅ A tailored consultation via Zoom (2–3 hours)
✅ Together, we’ll take a close look at your digital offer — for example, a quick UX audit of your website or the service design of your online counselling platform.
✅ You’ll get concrete, actionable recommendations. If you have designers or developers who’ll be involved in implementing these, they’re more than welcome to join the session.
✅ Our focus: Accessibility & Safety by Design — because safe, accessible digital spaces can save lives.
Who it’s for: Two non-profit organisations working in the field of counselling, prevention, or protection against gender-based violence.
Application deadline: 20 November 2025, 18:00 (C.E.T.)
Participation details
Participation details Each organisation will receive a dedicated 2–3 hour consultation session via Zoom. We can offer two possible time slots per organisation – please choose one:
- Organisation 1:
- EITHER Thu, 27 Nov 2025 (start between 10:00 and 14:00)
- OR Fri, 28 Nov 2025 (start at 10:00)
- Organisation 2:
- EITHER Thu, 4 Dec 2025 (start between 10:00 and 14:00)
- OR Fri, 5 Dec 2025 (start at 10:00)
IMPORTANT: Please note that we unfortunately won’t be able to accommodate other dates.
How to apply for Orange Hours
Send us an email at hello@birdux.studio
subject line: 🧡 Orange Hours Application – [Name of your organisation]
and include the following details:
- A short intro about your organisation (Name + 2–3 sentences: What do you do? Who do you support?)
- Which digital product or service you’d like to improve (e.g. website, app, online counselling tool, booking system)
- Your challenges: What’s worrying you about your digital offer? What would you like to improve but aren’t quite sure how?
- How many people do you reach on average (monthly/yearly)?
- Why now? (e.g. Are you planning a relaunch? Have you received negative feedback? Do you have resources to make changes soon?)
- Which consultation slot works best for you?
Application deadline: 20 November 2025, 18:00 (C.E.T.)
A heartfelt thank-you to all the organisations working every day to end gender-based violence. Your work is essential — and deserves every bit of support it can get. We’re looking forward to your applications and hope that, through the Orange Hours, we can help two organisations make their vital work a little more accessible.
Because safe, accessible digital spaces can save lives – and sometimes it’s the small improvements that make the biggest difference.
See you soon! 🧡
Jenny and Steffi from BIRD UX
Links and more info about Orange Weeks
- https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/orange-the-world
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16_Days_of_Activism_against_Gender-based_Violence
- https://www.hilfetelefon.de/en/
- https://www.der-paritaetische.de/alle-meldungen/tag-gegen-gewalt-an-frauen-und-orange-days-2025-veranstaltungen-der-inforeihe-kinder-jugend-und-familie/
