"Change has never truly happened when we stay silent. In this quest for change, some voices have thundered literally. For some of us, our pens like the mighty sword continue to penetrate barriers, making many people to pause, think and take action."

From inside Cameroon, Arrey-Echi Agbor-Ndakaw logs on to World Pulse to shed light on issues ranging from conflict to disability. Read her stories and connect.

“My sisters, I urge you to remember Afghanistan. I urge you to talk about the crisis in my homeland, to play a role in making a difference in the lives of Afghan people. ”

In August 2021, as the Taliban advanced toward her city of Kabul, Kamila Geethi logged on to World Pulse to share her fears and plead for her people. She continued to share stories even as she made a harrowing journey to Spain, intent on speaking on behalf of her people. Her poignant stories mourn the loss of her homeland and urge the new leaders of her country to care for it. Now, she uses her pen to advocate for Afghan refugees and those experiencing conflict across the world. Read her stories and connect.

“If you know you have a right and have been marginalized, you have the freedom of speech to raise your voice even if you’re standing by yourself. You are worth it.”

After moving to Sweden from Cameroon and experiencing discrimination at a hair salon, Catherine took matters into her own hands, affirming natural Afro hairstyles and advocating for Black women and girls. She spoke out by sharing her story on World Pulse and launched changemaking initiatives to address colorism and to teach families how to care for natural, curly hair. She uses storytelling to raise awareness of issues impacting her community. Read her stories and connect.

“There is support and joy in pregnancy, an outpouring of gifts and love for a new generation. So, why not offer similar support for the flip side of the coin?”

After enduring a heartbreaking miscarriage, painter, writer, and facilitator Arpita Gaidhane says it's time to break the culture of silence surrounding pregnancy loss. She's using the power of story to break taboos and advocate for honesty and connection. Read her story and connect.

“We must make changes from deep within; we must find the peace that no agreement can give us.”

Following a resurgence of political violence in Colombia, storyteller, photographer, and poet Martha Llano reflects on a path toward peace. Her words underscore her deep care for people and the planet. Read her stories and connect.

“Early in my pregnancy, I had considered abortion and decided it was not for me. It was one of the last choices I would make in my pregnancy that felt like mine.”

After her state of Texas passed a restrictive state law banning most abortions, Aimee Knight logged on to share her journey from teen mom to advocate for reproductive freedoms. Read her story and connect with her.

“In our empowerment workshops we not only equip deaf girls with livelihood skills, but also empower them to use digital tools to create more visibility for their products."

Through her organization, Association for the Empowerment of the Deaf and Vulnerable Persons, Regina trains deaf girls to become leaders who impact their communities with the help of technology. She uses her stories to amplify the voices of women and girls and to connect with others around the globe. Read her stories and connect.

"I tell real life Stories from the horse's mouth so to speak, as I do home visits in my community as a volunteer in Community Social/Health work. I engage, interact, and listen without discrimination."

As a community social worker, Teresa knows the devastating impacts of hunger and poverty. She wrote a powerful, award-winning story on World Pulse envisioning a world where cycles of poverty are broken. Read her stories and connect.

“With my initiatives, I’m trying to change the social and political system to support women and not suppress them. Community-driven approaches improve the quality of life for families and help women become more independent.”

An engineer and tireless community leader, Basudha created the Storm in a Teacup Foundation for women to share skills and resources. Today the foundation has grown to include a chapter of Technovation, while the skill-building, community farming initiatives, and pilot projects that Storm in a Teacup started in Johannesburg townships are being replicated in self-help groups in Uganda. Basudha is also involved in the Every Woman Treaty, a global coalition working to end violence against women and girls. Connect with her on World Pulse.

"Having rescued more than 5000 trafficked children and adults, I decided to reflect on the impact I may have created. One of the key learnings was the need to take a step further and not only focus on just rescuing and rehabilitating trafficking survivors but rather, preventing the incidence of trafficking itself."

As a human rights activist working to curb issues like human trafficking, gender-based violence, migration-related conflicts, and social injustice, Pallabi has helped rescue more than 5,000 trafficked children and adults. Her organization, Impact and Dialogue Foundation, works to prevent trafficking on the grassroots level through outreach and trainings that have reached more than 35,000 people. Connect with her on World Pulse.

“Let’s boldly navigate through the complexities created around us because we mold great destinies; so that our vision of sisterhood is realized.”

As founder of Alias = Women our Roots (AWOR), Grace Ikirimat helps women with disabilities develop economic resilience through skill-building and support. Amid COVID-19, she launched a youth apprenticeship program that has reached 20 girls to address school closures, economic instability, and youth unemployment. Connect with her on World Pulse.

"To me, change making is a practice and a lifelong journey. It means the power to shape the future and transform the world for the good of all. "

Charlene has fulfilled her longtime dream of hosting her own talk show that discusses taboos, social, cultural, religious, lifestyle, and human interest stories. She has already reached more than 665 people with her episodes, with intentions to reach a global audience. Connect with her on World Pulse.

"These multiple traditional roles compel women to be everything to everyone... hence the dire need for mentoring, which is imperative to mitigate some of the challenges mentioned above effectively."

This higher education professional helps mentor female undergraduate students with skills to overcome everything from sexual harassment to competition for resources. E.J. has reached more than 235 students through the EmpowHerNG initiative. Connect with her on World Pulse.

"Women... will be trained on how people can manage and cope with the different mental health conditions they face.."

This mental health advocate is training 25 women and girls in the Mile 8 Mankon community on how to manage and cope with mental health struggles, along with how to provide psychosocial first aid. She intends for trainees to then become community mental health advocates. Connect with her on World Pulse.

"I want to help girls and women, living with trauma, to express themselves in drawings and other visual artworks…”

This artist and writer channels her creative talent into helping others heal from trauma. Natasha Lombard's art therapy project helps those who may not have the resources to access professional therapy find comfort and healing through art. Connect with her on World Pulse.

"As a proud woman peacebuilder, I look forward to a time when my community... will stop interfering in women's contributions towards peacebuilding within these armed conflicts."

A teacher, researcher, social activist, and founder and executive director of Common Action for Gender Development, Sally has mobilized women-led organizations and coalitions in Cameroon in online peacebuilding efforts. In 2021, her 41 trainings reached 1,085 people. Connect with her on World Pulse.

“Giving a platform to women’s voices is so precious. It gives me such hope.”

An activist, educator, amplifier, and advocate, Tamarack Verrall has helped grassroots women's organizations transition to online spaces during COVID-19. She is renowned in the World Pulse community for her encouragement and support. As a Digital Ambassador, in 2021 she reached more than 840 people. Connect with her on World Pulse.

“In most parts of the world, a person’s goals and aspirations are defined by gender. Unfortunately, a woman is often discouraged from pursuing her dreams just because she is a woman.”

In Pakistan, Anum Shakeel has trained and mentored more than 10,000 students to get into the corporate world through internships, volunteer opportunities, and career counseling. She founded Marketects Club to bridge the gap between academia and industry and has reached more than 100,000 people through 24 online training sessions as a Digital Ambassador. Connect with her on World Pulse.

"The world must invest in the education and security of girls as resources for the future of this world."

As co-founder and coordinator of Good Health Community Programmes, Kristine is passionate about developing advocacy, leadership, and policies. In her role as World Pulse Digital Ambassador, in 2021 she conducted 20 trainings on two topics, reaching an impressive 5,250 people. Connect with her on World Pulse.

“It gives me a lot of joy to see women and girls turning toward technology. You connect to people you’ve never met, you make an impact from your corner of the room, and you become limitless."

This activist, writer, and educator has taught virtual workshops about everything from perimenopause to coding and app building to creative writing during Nigeria's #EndSARS protests. In 2021, as a Digital Ambassador, Chinyere Kalu conducted 70 trainings, reaching 140 people. Connect with her on World Pulse.

"In my work with women in vulnerable situations, I have noticed that they often desperately need guidance and loving support and I am offering that."

Years of attending to the needs of diverse vulnerable groups led this Digital Ambassador to train in applied behavior analysis. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Efe Omordia not only trained women and girls to come online, she also offered Zoom sessions to support women survivors of gender-based violence. Connect with her on World Pulse.

"My call to activists is to raise a voice in the community and build their capacity to eliminate gender inequality and eliminate all conflicting and oppressive traditions."

This community development advocate shares economic, social, and political opportunities with women and girls through her trainings. As a World Pulse Digital Ambassador, she conducted 46 trainings, reaching 3,577 people in 2021 alone. Connect with her on World Pulse.

"My objective is to train women and girls in terms of employment opportunities, to provide them with various government schemes along with training."

Minakshi Birajdar specializes in connecting women in a small village of India with resources and trainings. She focuses especially on widows who lack financial and emotional support. In 2021, she conducted 19 trainings as an a Digital Ambassador, reaching 362 people. Connect with her on World Pulse.

“The stories on World Pulse are life changing. It’s important to me that every woman can recognize her wealth and strength within, even with the limitations brought to us. There is something we can all do and contribute.”

Paulina Lawsin Nayra's work and advocacy revolve around empowering girls, women’s political and economic empowerment, environmental protection, and sustainable evolution. As a long-time member of World Pulse, she shares her legal knowledge and love of technology with others and works to digitally empower as many women as she can. Connect with her on World Pulse.

"I have been working for humanity for 17 years and I encourage young people to study and work for peace."

This humanitarian and outspoken peace activist co-founded Somali Women Empowerment Child Association. She works to prevent rape, sexual assault, and harassment against young girls through radio broadcasts that reach 1.5 million women and girls. She's also a pillar in the World Pulse community, supporting others and using her voice to create impact. Connect with her on World Pulse.

“At Girls Voices, we raise disruptive girl leaders who will demand their seats at the table.”

Carolyn trains girls to drive social change through tech, digital media, and storytelling. Her Girls Voices Initiative has sped up the journey toward gender equality and broadened the types of education and skill-building girls receive, reaching more than 600,000 girls. She works to support and encourage others in the community and bring digital skills. Connect with her on World Pulse.