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Girls Write Now and Estée Lauder are joining forces to achieve global change through equitable literacy and arts access.
EXPERIENCE THE PARTNERSHIP
global initiative
Writing Change
Girls Write Now is proud to join WRITING CHANGE, a three-year initiative to advance literacy globally. Led by the Estée Lauder Companies and inspired by Global Changemaker, Amanda Gorman, WRITING CHANGE will help Girls Write Now shape future advocates and activists, promote innovative approaches to igniting social change through artistic expression in youth, and continue to provide equitable access to literacy education across the nation.
“For youth, literacy is the pathway to social expression that leads to progress. I truly believe that words lead to action that can change the world.”
AMANDA GORMAN, ESTÉE LAUDER GLOBAL CHANGEMAKER, NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR & THE YOUNGEST INAUGURAL POET IN U.S. HISTORY
AREAS OF FOCUS
Community Building
Our partnership works builds community through global networks of changemakers working to achieve improved access to storytelling.
Education
WRITING CHANGE has a special focus on improving literacy education, backed by Girls Write Now’s intensive programs in writing, multimedia, publishing, and college and career readiness.
Youth Expression
Together, Girls Write Now and Estée Lauder are working to inspire youth to embrace their inner artists and share their stories with the world.
Intergenerational Exchange
Understand how today’s young leaders and storytellers from underserved communities are feeling and thinking about the world, and how Girls Write Now works with youth to elevate their voices.
Girls Write Now
For 25 years, Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change. Thank you for joining our movement.
Estée Lauder
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is an American multinational cosmetics company, a manufacturer and marketer of makeup, skincare, fragrance and hair care products, based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.