Anja Rubik balances fashion career with sex education advocacy
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Anja Rubik, a Polish model working internationally, founded the SEXEDPL foundation to improve comprehensive sexual and health education in Poland.
Rubik observed a lack of adequate education in her home country, noting Poland lagged behind other European nations in knowledge about contraception and sexual health. She connected this deficiency to resistance against abortion rights and a broader reluctance to address sexual education openly. Rubik began with public awareness campaigns, but quickly realized systemic change required more than visibility.
She authored a bestselling, affordable book for teenagers to provide reliable information, and then established SEXEDPL as a permanent organization. Initially self-funded, the foundation now operates with a team and a clear strategy, delivering educational resources and advocating for policy changes. Beyond her advocacy, Rubik continues to work in the fashion industry, describing it as chaotic but valuable for teaching flexibility and quick decision-making. She prioritizes projects with impact and meaning, and consciously chooses work that aligns with her values.
Recently, SEXEDPL partnered with the Polish Ministry of Health to promote breast cancer screenings, with 25,000 women signing up through their campaign.
