#SheDares is a movement to galvanize support for girls and women survivors of war who stand up for their rights and bring change. Now more than ever, their courage fuels ours and gives us hope. Let us show up for them, and, for each other.
#SherDares is a celebration of the bravery of all women: our friends, our families, ourselves.
Her story is her strength, not her identity
How do you keep dreaming when your independence is taken away from you? When life pushes you in a direction you never wished for? Adolescence is a crucial time of physical, emotional, and social change. Unfortunately, many adolescent girls, especially in conflict-affected regions, face extreme poverty, gender-based violence, and limited access to education.
At Women for Women International, we are proud of the success of our training programs, shaped by the women we serve. That’s why we are expanding our Stronger Women, Stronger Nations program to serve teenage girls in conflict-affected countries.
Our new Adolescent Girls Program is designed to address the unique needs of teenage girls aged 16-17 living in countries affected by war and conflict. The teenage girls taking part in our new program dare to transform their lives against the odds like Nerat, who was kidnapped and forced into marriage at just 14, but now sees a bright future ahead of her.
Will you dare to help us enroll 3,000 girls by the end of 2025? Donate today to triple your impact.
There are many ways you can help!
Join the #SheDares global movement by supporting courageous woman and girl survivors of war who stand up for their rights despite the risks. Donate today to triple your impact and you will receive a limited edition #SheDares bracelet handmade by women survivors of war.
I dare to fulfill my dreams despite being a teenage mother.
"I became pregnant and had to drop out of school at just 15 years old. Completing Women for Women Rwanda's Adolescent Girls program has helped me improve my life. Now, I’m planning to work as a hairdresser and save money to return to school so I can become a police officer."
I dare to keep learning despite being banned from education.
"I always dreamed of becoming a doctor, even though I grew up in a financially struggling family. My determination grew stronger after earning top marks in school, but the Taliban's takeover in 2021 took away my access to education. Even after being rejected from a midwifery course and battling depression, I continue to secretly study English and medical topics."
I dare to take control of my future.
"I was kidnapped and forced into marriage at just 14, which meant leaving school to focus on being a wife, managing a household, and eventually caring for a baby. But joining the Adolescent Girls Program gave me hope for a brighter future."
In Afghanistan, women dare to teach where education is banned. In Ukraine, women face shame but dare to speak out about sexual violence. In Rwanda, women dare to demand a better future after years of violence. Learn more about their stories:
