Would You Like to Participate in the Vital Voices "From Where I Stand" Series?

We are highlighting the stories of our incredible network women on our social media channels (major shoutout to the Vital Voices Social Media team 🎉).

Please reach out to [email protected] if you would like to be featured (instructions below).

Tap on this post to learn about award-winning journalist and former CNN senior international correspondent Arwa Damon’s story.

In fact, go scroll through the 7 editions we have so far, and keep tabs on many more to come. Make sure to give us a follow!

Send an email to [email protected] with a short video that follows these guidelines:

• Length: Under 1 minute and 20 seconds and MUST be filmed vertically

• Intro: State your name and where you're from

• Main Message: Describe the current political or social landscape in your country

• Optional Prompts:

  • What’s something you wish the world knew about your community or experience?

  • How can people outside your community support or stand in solidarity with you?

• Closing: Share how Vital Voices has supported you or your work

  (Please refer to us as “Vital Voices” rather than “crisis response” when describing our support.)

Note: These videos will be featured on our social media channels, so authenticity is key. Speak from the heart — we want your real, unfiltered perspective.