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Voices of Our Future

We Invite You to Read the Voices of Our Future Feature Stories

April 11, 2012

In the fourth and final writing assignment of the Voices of Our Future training program, this year's correspondents are bringing to light the most pressing, ongoing issues faced by women in their communities—and the creative solutions that are ushering justice back into their lives. Read More »

2012 Voices of Our Future Midpoint Update

January 31, 2012

“This program made me believe in myself again.” Read More »

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July 15, 2011

“Thank you for giving us the confidence. The power of knowing our right is the key that unlocks our voices”—Achieng Beatrice Nas, 2010 Correspondent, Uganda Read More »

VOF Listeners Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

by mrbeckbeck | March 30, 2009 at 3:00 PM | Voices of Our Future LISTENERS (2009)

This FAQ has been created to provide answers to the many questions we will face as Listeners over the next month or so. … Read More»

KENYA: Losing a Life to Give a Life

by Okeny-Lucia

As a nurse, Okeny-Lucia has insider knowledge on the state of maternal health in her homeland. She has dedicated her life to rallying for increased access to health care for pregnant women and their children. Read More »

"No woman should die while giving life."

ZAMBIA: Only I Remain

by Chinemu

Despite efforts to educate the public and prevent transmission, Zambia’s HIV-infection rate hovers at 14%. Having lost her family to the pandemic, Voices of Our Future correspondent Chinemu has vowed to be an agent of healing and change. Read More »

“I was now the only surviving member of a family of five.”

Some more about me and some about my research

by EKG | November 17, 2011 at 3:36 PM

Hello to the PulseWire community, … Read More»

Voices of Our Future Graduate Wins Prestigious Journalism Award

October 17, 2011

Congratulations to Gertrude Pswarayi for winning this year's 2011 Kurt Schork Award in the local reporter category. After strengthening her voice through World Pulse's inaugural Voices of Our Future class in 2009, Gertrude has become an inspiration to the World Pulse community—and now to the world. Read More »

Inspiring Women – Inspiring Actions

by Osai | October 8, 2011 at 3:07 PM | 2011 Voices of Our Future Applicants

It’s been great participating in this year’s Voice of our Future (VOF) process. I have found it both refreshing and inspiring. … Read More»

Web 2.0 Working for ONE MOTHER

by Julie White | September 12, 2011 at 9:33 PM

The ability to create meaningful connections between women is what excites me most about Web 2.0. The tools of new media empower women to create the content they care about most. … Read More»