What We Do
#PowerToWomen
We believe that laws change for the better, when women hold the pen. Through leadership development, campaign support, and policy advocacy, we place women at the heart of legislative power.
Donate to our Fundraising >>#WeTheVoices
An expressive space for collective truth-telling. Explore campaigns, media and community-led storystelling from the front-lines. Democracy thrives when we speak up!
Join the Dialogues >>#ChapterShe
A feminist book club and cadet program. We believe the first chapter of any story, or any activist's journey, can lead to legends. Read, rise, and write the future.
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Thinking of joining or collaborating? Schedule a private meeting with Madam Ella.
Resources
Discover the invisible helping hands behind our success. Get to know our allies!
"Jozi Justice"
A legal aid and advocacy partner who protect women's rights, especially during protest, housing disputes, and public participation.
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"Africa No Filter"
One of the organizations that amplify feminist voices, produce documentaries, and publish grassroots stories from women and gender-diverse people.
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"Tshimangadzo Care Centre"
A group that offers trauma-informed support, shelter, and mental health care for women and girls affected by violence, displacement or hardship.
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Words from the Cadets
With every step I take, I feel a thousand matriarchs walking with me.
-- FatimaMother taught me to read the world and then rewrite it.
-- Priya V.I showed up as a whispering voice. I became the thunder sound no one can ignore.
-- Sophia
Frequently Asked Questions
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We believe there is value in fixing the justice system from the inside. That's why we work to place women in strategic, bill-drafting positions -- so that they can author laws that truly benefit women, families, and the future.
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Not yet. We're still growing, so all donations go toward strengthening the organization as a whole. Every contribution helps us raise the matriachy higher and higher.
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Anything that affects people's dignity, people's rights, and people's futures: education, gender-based-violence, housing, healthcare, etc. We especially encourage civic commentary on trending legislations.
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Not at all. Whether you're writing, recording a voice note, or just leaving a comment... your voice matters! Real people, real content, real impact!
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#ChapterShe is our feminist book club and cadet incubator. It centers the belief that the first chapter -- of a book, a movement, or a life -- can be the start of something legendary.
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Most of the cadets are writers, these poetic dreamers make powerful activists. But it is simply a coincidence, not a requirement. Everyone is welcome to #ChapterShe; it's a book club afterall.
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B19 is a grassroot feminist organization originating from South Africa. We aim to get women elected, to amplify civic voices, and to nurture the next generation of activists.
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Our doors are open to women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals who believe in social change, justice and inclusion. Allies are welcome too, especially organizations.
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We love connecting with aligned movements -- whether it's co-hosting protests, exchanging resources, or offering safe spaces. Request a private meeting with Madam Ella.
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Selected Poems
April 30, 2023
I give to you all, brave ones, the virtue of dignity; never bowed and never bound.
-- Madam Ella
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You have risen from the ashes like a phoenix.
-- Shaznay A. Botha (ALUMNI)
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Share the vision, the mission, the anthems and the slogans. Honor the Matriarchy!
-- Madam Ella
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Volunteer your Time
Everybody helps!
Some donate clothes to orphanages on Christmas. Us, we guard the matriarchy!
Are you ready to start your feminist journey? Volunteer a few hours a month. Together, let's mold a world of women by women!
