We envision a world where history is built on the perspectives of women.
We support culturally aware storytelling and collection to amplify women’s stories.
We believe change lies in empowerment and are reimagining the global narrative based in the voice, autonomy and success of every woman.
Our Work is centered around 3 main activities:
PREPARE
Storyteller Training
Our Storyteller Workshops provide women globally with tools to interview and collect stories from women in their own communities.
Are you interested in being an interviewer in your community? We’d love to hear from you!
COLLECT
Interviewing Support
We collect stories through our interviewers on the ground, and directly.
We teach a trauma-informed interviewing style to center the mental health and well-being of our storytellers.
We also encourage individuals to submit stories in their preferred medium directly.
AMPLIFY
MEDIA PRODUCTION
Our avenues of exposure include our website, social media, and media projects including our podcast, Beyond the Battle, full-length documentaries, shorts, graphic novels, books and blogs.
Hear Women’s Stories
Aquila and Marzaya
Afghanistan
Sisters Aqila and Marzaya recount the Taliban invasion of Kabul – the immediate terror and destruction, and lasting effects on cultural norms, particularly the sharp decline in freedom for girls and women. When the war quieted down, boys were sent back to school, but life had changed even monroe drastically for girls, for whom going to school had suddenly become a perilous endeavor.
“I wish for all girls to have the same condition for life as other girls have outside of afghanistan
Nandar
Myanmar
Nandar shines a light on the feminist landscape in Myanmar pre and post the 2021 coup, as well as the impacts of living in fear daily. Though the coup stunted the country’s progress – where diverse feminist literature was being translated, studied and shared – Nandar shares how she straddles hopelessness and hope, and reflects on how the shifts in power and regression continue to affect mental health nationwide, which has been degrading since the coup.
“All of the people [in myanmar] are living under fear – and fear can be very, very damaging
Nahed
Palestine
A Bethlehem native, Nahed remembers the exact moment she had her first experience with conflict: her father called our that war had started as he watched soldiers barreling over a hill – the start of the Six Day war. Today, a mother of 4, she reflects on the sense of grounding and compassion yoga has given her, and that she is able to share with other women as a teacher.
“SINCE I WAS INTRODUCED TO YOGA, BEING VIOLENT AND SAD AND ANGRY DOESN’T CHANGE ANYTHING. SADNESS AND HATING WILL HARM YOU MORE THAN SERVE YOU.
We invite all women who live or have lived in crises zones
From refugees to soldiers, nurses to mothers, civilians to diplomats and everyone in between and beyond – we want to hear from you.
To share your story in your way
Oral, written, poetry, visual arts, song and beyond – there are countless ways to express your experience, and we welcome them all.
Easily, with the world.
Send your finished file to connect@womenundivided.org or submit here.
If you would like an interviewer to guide you through the process, or to conduct a recorded interview over Zoom, please connect below.
OUR VOICES
Our Voices is Undivided’s community of individuals dedicated to promoting the role of women in ending wars and building peace.
This is where we host our curated content for evolving research. We welcome all passionate individuals who have specific insights or research to share, including but not limited to:
PRACTITIONERS OF PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
ACADEMICS
WOMEN WITH DIRECT CONFLICT EXPERIENCE
quick links to select content:
An Interview with Marthe
Erin Givler
Marthe, from Cameroon, works in child education and protection. Erin shares highlights from their conversation.
Asha’s lesson, from her mother
Amy Masden
Amy recounts a pivotal conversation with Asha, an Iraqi woman who grew up in the midst of turmoil.
A Story from Nepal
Anonymous
A reflection on growing up during Nepal’s civil war, and determination to advocate for the voices and rights of women in post-war societies.
Hear Stories
Our website serves an active collection of all stories shared with us. We encourage you to visit us often and sign up to receive updates.
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