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), 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 and Storytelling 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.
Writings
The Voice of an Afghan Girl
An Afghan girl's powerful letter about resilience, hope, and fighting for education rights under oppression.
A Glimpse into My World
"A Glimpse into My World" is a deeply personal blog post by Qudsia (Mobariz), an Afghan student and artist who shares her journey of resilience through bilingual poetry, self-portrait drawings, and prose. Through her creative expression, she transforms the pain of education bans and oppression into a powerful testament of hope, determination, and the transformative impact of art and empowerment programs like EmpowerHer.
Daughter of Tomorrow
An Afghan woman's letter to future generations, expressing hope that current struggles will lead to a tomorrow where Afghan women can live freely, lead boldly, and pursue education without fear.
Women’s Leadership in Afghanistan and Its Impact on Reshaping the Nation’s Future
An Afghan woman's powerful call for women's leadership in Afghanistan, sharing her personal journey of breaking barriers and advocating for girls' education despite Taliban restrictions. She argues that women's leadership is essential for rebuilding Afghanistan and creating a future where both genders can work together in equality and justice.
A Bridge Between Two Worlds
In "A Bridge Between Two Worlds" by Zahra A, an EmpowerHer student, she drifts between dream and reality, imagining a peaceful world where mothers sing lullabies, fathers laugh with their children, and stories replace war. Waking to the harshness of her own reality, she finds strength not in escape but in resolve—to write, to speak, and to build a bridge from dreams to a future where Afghan children can smile again.
If the Taliban Had Never Existed
In "If the Taliban Had Never Existed" by Sakhydadi, an EmpowerHer student, she imagines an Afghanistan free of fear, where girls like Samira can study, dream, and build futures without restriction. Through her hopeful narrative, Samira contrasts the freedom of this imagined world with the painful reality of generations denied education and dignity under Taliban rule. The piece is both a vision of what could have been and a call to keep alive the dream of a peaceful, inclusive Afghanistan where no voice is silenced and no dream forbidden.
Support from Our Partners
EmpowerHer is proud to partner with three respected publication organizations: Amplify Afghan Women, 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.