Stories
Every woman & every girl inspires us.
We are deeply grateful to those who have shared their stories about breakthroughs in their lives, the ways in which they have overcome fears, beliefs, or events that once kept them from connecting with their inner strength and recognizing their amazingness. Some of these stories are stories of pain and how a women or girl triumphed over it.
As you read these stories, rather than focusing on the pain, choose to focus instead on the triumph and the ways that others have overcome what may once have seemed impossible to overcome.
Let's celebrate their triumphs!
Feminist Activism through Writing
My story is I do my activism with my writing. Since I couldn’t find a book about global young women’s […]
Born With impaired legs and missing fingers, this iitian is an inspiration for us
“I feel I am a born star.. you know why? Because I have this joined thumb in my left hand, […]
Scripting My Own Story
I grew up in a small city called Guwahati, tucked in the far northeast of India. My region is full […]
A Global Force of Voices
VIDEO: Julia Wiklander, founder of Girls’ Globe, leads a global network of young women working to raise the voices of […]
Hands off my tamariki
I spoke at a family violence prevention conference in Aotearoa New Zealand recently about the rife state uplift of indigenous […]
“My heart is full”
VIDEO: Joanne Rama tells her courageous story of overcoming racism and family violence while celebrating her role as a midwife.
I really hope no girl or teen or woman ever has to go though such pain.
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes descriptions of childhood sexual assault and abuse. It […]
The Gifts
I’m a grandmother now, and I have a story to tell. It is time to “say it forward”. Childhood is […]
“We walk side by side”
VIDEO: Mitra Kadarsih discusses the diversity of Indonesia, and how midwifery embodies inclusive, non-judgmental, women-centered care that empowers women.