Our programs for 2024!
Project h.e.r.
now in partnership with unc-charlotte
H.E.R. stands for Healing, Empowerment, and Reclamation. It is a therapeutic writing program for girls and young women of color to increase the number of female authors of color to reclaim, write, and share their own cultural narratives to heal their communities.
What We Offer.
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H.E.R. addresses the social, mental, and spiritual harm that is caused by mainstream storytelling which inaccurately depicts girls and young WOC, and often leans towards white narratives. It is redemptive for girls and young women to tell their own stories, thus making a deeper investment in themselves. OVO employs a 5-point transformation strategy (W.R.I.T.E.) that emphasizes gender, culture, role-modeling, creativity, and self-confidence.
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Worth: Validate participants’ worth as women of color (WOC).
Reclamation: Reclaim their ethnic- and gender-specific narratives; combat negative stereotypes. Inspiration: Inspire and be inspired by other WOC through mentorship and leadership. Talent: Nurture natural talent and create beautiful pieces of written work. Empowerment: Empower WOC to be comfortable in their identity and confident in their craft. |
WFF focuses on young women of color (WOC), ages 14-18, that are strongly interested in creative writing.
If you are between 14-18 years old and interested in the Global Forum, please review the application guidelines. |
15th annual global forum!In partnership with Busan International High School (BIHS) in South Korea, students with Writing For Freedom (WFF) participate in the annual Global Forum, an intercultural event in which students from around the world present researched solutions to current global social issues. In previous years, due to COVID, the forum was virtual; however, this year it will be held in-person in South Korea!
Summer 2023, WFF girls were able to visit BIHS and meet students from the virtual forum, and we hope to send them to the in-person 2024 Global Forum! During this week, they will take part in full cultural exchange activities, school festivals, and present their writing to an international audience! |
Moth.e.r.
Now in partnership with crittenton (charlotte, nc)
Now in partnership with Crittenton (Charlotte, NC), Writing For Freedom offers MotH.E.R., a program for pregnant teens and young moms, providing a monthly workshops that combine mental healing with creative writing to offer our members accessible therapeutic tools (such as journaling) to aid in their process of healing. We hope to expand this program and partner with other organizations to offer this service to other young women and girls facing homelessness or in foster care.