Inspiring Global Change
Through Women’s Stories & Projects
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PROJECTS
Support women-led projects that advance women and girls globally.
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FILM FEST
See how young filmmakers are using storytelling to advance women and girls.
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FELLOWSHIP
Developing young leaders to teach filmmaking to youth in their communities.
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PITCHFEST
Submit a 90 second video that pitches a film concept about a problem faced by women.
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We make an impact by investing in women and girls and their stories
To help reach our vision of a world where women and girls are seen, heard, and encouraged to reach their full potential, we invest in stories, films, and projects.
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Our Filmmakers
Our ConnectHER Film Festival was founded to amplify the voices of women and girls through film. Since our first film festival in 2012, we have received:
Our Gems & Giving Circle
Our global ConnectHER community is supported by recurring donations from our ConnectHER Gems and ConnectHER Giving Circle. For $25 a month, Giving Circle members support our portfolio of female-founded, locally led projects. With a $100 donation every month, ConnectHER Gems help sustain and scale our work, which includes our global project portfolio and the ConnectHER Film Festival.
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Marne Keller-Krikava
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Fayruz Benyousef
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