Will you consider participating in our campaign today to make an impact for MENA female filmmakers and help us reach our goal?

Women Creating Change is a grassroots movement that empowers inspiring Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) women by fostering their EXTRAORDINARY talents and creating a COMMUNITY where they can thrive!

"Art can bridge cultural differences and give a voice to women who come from societies in which their voices are often marginalized." (Lee Broda, Producer, WCC Founder & President)

Women Creating Change (WCC) was founded in 2017 by a group of passionate Israeli and Arab female filmmakers from the Middle East and North Africa. WCC is dedicated to celebrating the diverse MENA cultures through filmmaking and fostering an environment of tolerance, inclusion, and solidarity between fellow MENA artists, who otherwise might never come together and are often neglected in mainstream media!

In its first 4 years, WCC has created numerous networking events, held panels and masterclasses, produced variety shows and unifying experiences, which resulted in 5 film projects and many work opportunities between female MENA filmmakers and actresses from different backgrounds.

To continue building on our momentum to support MENA female filmmakers and expand WCC’s reach, we are launching our end-of-year fundraising campaign focusing on the theme of Resilience, culminating with our annual Stand Up for Her event that showcases our member's EXTRAORDINARY stories and talents!

Your donation will enable us to keep our community thriving as well as grant you access to our:

3rd Annual
Stand Up for Her Showcase: Resilience

For the first time, WCC will partner with the Museum of Tolerance (MOT) for its annual STAND UP FOR HER event, for a curated program of short films from the WCC community, and by women of Muslim and Israeli/Jewish backgrounds from the MENA region. In addition to being directed by women, all of the presentations speak to the theme of “Resilience.” Filmmakers of the selected programming originate from Iran, Israel, Qatar and other MENA countries.

The films featured at the event are:

• Resilience: a Women Creating Change Documentary by WCC members (English, Global)
  
• The Girl Sitting Here by Azadeh Nikzadeh (Persian, Iran)
• Leftovers by Yael Arad Zafrir (Hebrew, Israel)
• Al-Sit by Suzannah Mirghani (Arabic, Sudan/Qatar)

(from our past SU4H Events)

Big or small, your contribution will help us expand our professional offerings and support for more Middle Eastern and North African female filmmakers.

WHY DO WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT NOW MORE THAN EVER?

Today, as COVID19 continues to cast a shadow of doubt and confusion around the world, it is especially important for our community, most of which are far from their homes and families, to feel our support.

WCC has taken this time as an opportunity to build a stronger foundation for our organization and community. By moving our events online and meeting regularly during the pandemic, we have witnessed a deeper sense of unity within our community, as well as the ability to connect with our MENA sisters worldwide.

DURING THE COVID CRISIS WOMEN CREATING CHANGE HAS:

• Officially become non-profit incorporation, registered in California!
• Held both online and outdoor networking events, and masterclasses to keep our members motivated and connected.
• Collaborated on events with other film groups around the world including a panel held with The Middle Eastern Union Festival in Berlin!
• Held inspirational events such as the Color Your Soul visioning workshop and our monthly online morning coffee meetings.
• Released our monthly newsletter to more than 500 readers with highlights of member successes, casting notices, special community resources, and our Tip Corner from life coach Maya Simchi.

As the world opens up again, we are here to guide and nurture our members so that they may grab the opportunities available to them today.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT. YOU MAKE THIS CHANGE POSSIBLE.

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LOOKING TO MAKE AN EVEN BIGGER IMPACT?

Please reach out to us here or at [email protected]

All donations made to Women Creating Change shall benefit WCC programs for MENA female filmmakers.

Donors acknowledge and agree that Women Creating Change Inc.’s 501(c)(3) status is currently pending.

Furthermore, any funds sent to Women Creating Change Inc. are not tax-deductible.