Before girls can change the world, they have to believe their voices matter.
Creative expression is often where that confidence begins. Beginning very early in life, girls encounter barriers in the workplace, politics, or the arts, many begin receiving subtle messages about whose ideas deserve attention and how much space they should occupy. Writing, performing, and making art offer a powerful counterpoint—helping girls develop a voice before the world teaches them to stay quiet.
Through the Women Moving Millions Art Catalyst Fund, members are investing in organizations that nurture that confidence at every stage of a young person’s development.
For nearly three decades, Girls Write Now has paired teenage girls and gender-expansive youth with professional mentors, connecting them with authors, artists, and leaders across disciplines. Serving young writers nationwide, the program strengthens their craft while helping participants see themselves as storytellers, creators, and future leaders capable of shaping culture through their words. Thanks to a grant from WMM Member Maja Kristin, even more girls will have the opportunity to find their voice through the program’s nationally-recognized mentorship program.
Symphony Space is launching a new initiative for high school girls in New York City, giving participants the opportunity to strengthen their craft alongside creative writing mentors, publish their work in a literary anthology, and hear their words performed on stage by professional actors. Supported by a gift from WMM Member Lenore Davis, the initiative affirms something every young writer needs to hear early: your words belong in the world. For many, it will be the first opportunity to experience what it means to see their writing move from the page to a public stage.
At Shero’s Rise, girls ages 8 to 18 from underserved communities across greater Los Angeles explore self-esteem, resilience, empathy, and leadership through visual art and creative practice. Working alongside artists and wellness practitioners, participants discover that creativity is more than an outlet—it becomes a way to understand themselves, build relationships, and lead with purpose. The investment from Maja Kristin will also support the organization’s 2027 Girl Summit on Arts & Advocacy: Empathy in Action.
Each of these investments begins with a different medium—writing, performance, or visual art—but they share the common belief that confidence is cultivated. Every page written, every story shared, every work of art created, and every mentor who says your voice matters helps a girl imagine a future in which she trusts the power of her own voice—and chooses to use it.
