A Rising Voices University Club serves as dedicated space on campus for women and gender-expansive leaders in the D.C. area to come together to enact social change. Each club designs its own unique project that speaks to a pressing need or issue in the community, and members will use collective action to turn their bold ideas into bold actions. Potential project areas might include: having contraceptives more readily available on college campuses, pushing universities to adopt equitable policies, or creating community-wide mentoring structures for girls in STEM. Whatever the chosen focus, Vital Voices will be there to support each club through tailored toolkits, training materials, and workshops focused on projects and leadership more broadly.
Program participants serve as their club’s president and will be their university’s delegate for meetings with Rising Voices staff.