HerVoice
HerVoice is EmpowerHer's creative storytelling platform, where students can publish their original writings and express themselves freely. At EmpowerHer, we believe in the power of words to heal, connect, and drive change.
"Many of our students have demonstrated remarkable resilience and courage through storytelling, using their voices to share personal truths and inspire others."
HerVoice gives them the space to do just that—amplifying their experiences and perspectives in a world that too often silences them.
Global Partners
With the support of our partners—including the National Society of High School Scholars (Atlanta, Georgia), Rappahannock News (Washington, Virginia), and Amplify Afghan Women (Melbourne, Australia)—we are proud to bring these stories to a global audience.
Through HerVoice, every story becomes a step toward empowerment, visibility, and hope.
Eligibility
HerVoice is open exclusively to students who have been accepted into EmpowerHer's Mentorship Program.
Priority Given To:
Students from EmpowerHer's Creative Writing Workshop
However, submissions are welcome from all currently enrolled participants.
If you are attending any EmpowerHer workshop, you are eligible to submit your writing.
Email your submission to hervoice@empowerher-initiative.org and include the name of the workshop you are attending.
Word Count
Your piece MUST be between 900-1000 words
(12-point font, single-spaced)
Poetry Length
Your poems should be 40 lines and no more.
Due to a high volume of submissions, we cannot accept pieces that exceed the word limit.
Stories
A Bridge Between Two Worlds
It was night. The electricity had gone out. The house was filled with darkness, and only the ticking of the clock could be heard. I lit a candle. Its light danced on the wall and brought the shadows to life to me.
The Girl from Kabul: A Story of Words and Wounds
Amid heavy worries and weary from the restrictions of our time, I sit by the window of my room, lost in thoughts about my country. A country whose history fills me with pride. Why is it like this that every time we’ve moved to a better future, we’ve been met with invasion?
If the Taliban Had Never Existed
My name is Samira. I'm eighteen years old. I live in a city where the sun rises without fear, and no explosion steals the sleep of its people. Every morning, the laughter of children echoes through the dusty streets, and girls walk to school dressed in colorful clothes, carrying their books. No one looks at them with suspicion or blame; this is Afghanistan, a place where the Taliban never existed.
Support from Our Partners
EmpowerHer is proud to partner with three respected publication organizations: Amplify Afghan Women, Rappahannock News, and the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Through HerVoice and our partners' platforms, we aim to advocate for girls' education, storytelling, and creative expression. Our partners help our members publish their pieces on their platforms and reach a wider audience across the globe. With the support of our partners and their communities, we are creating a space where girls can share their stories with the world.