Who we are
Empowering women to access healthcare, Education and Economic opportunities through Training, Sponsorship and Storytelling. Her Story Matters is a catalyst for change partnering with women, communities organizations and institutions around the globe to provide access and opportunities for women in Education, economy and leadership
Founder’s Story
Her Story Matters was founded in 2011 by Harriet Khataba, who recognised a deep need for a platform where women could share stories as a tool to inspire, empower, heal and form a sisterhood and support system, similar to what she saw with her mother and group of friends growing up. Harriet experienced rape and went into depression, and struggled with suicidal ideation to the point of nearly ending her life. She couldn’t articulate her experiences because she didn’t understand what was happening to her. Harriet spent over a year researching issues affecting women, and the statistics were alarming. She realised there was a need for more than sharing stories. She wanted to raise awareness and support women beyond stories.
Her-Story
Founded In 2011, in the wake and rapid rise of Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networking apps. People were more stressed, comparing their lives to others on social media and allowing work to overtake more and more of the work-life balance; Her Story Matters on the other hand was empowering women and giving them a platform to be heard. Since then, Her Story Matters has partnered and collaborated with the UK Govt, AMREF, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Forward UK, UN, and Financial Institutions to help women protect women’s rights , access funding for their businesses, Step into leadership roles and shared thousands of stories through events and Her Story Magazine, featuring real women stories and encourages body positivity with women from various ages and backgrounds gracing the front cover. We aim to continue impacting globally through our platforms, digital magazine, video content, publications and documentaries. We are building a global community and the go-to place for female empowerment.
Our Mission and Vision
Empower women to achieve their potential and personal happiness and supporting them to become leaders and change-makers in their communities.
Vision 2030: Reach 10 million women and be the go-to place for women’s empowerment
Our Core values
We champion and comply with the seven Nolan principles of public service Integrity. We are mindful that those we serve are vulnerable with varying personal experiences; therefore, we are attentive and handle everyone with care. We are Responsible in all our processes and partner with other organisations to ensure the most vulnerable and at risk are considered
Accountability: Each of us is responsible for our words, our actions and our results
Integrity: we honour our commitments to those we serve. We do not take our responsibilities lightly. We do everything we can to meet expectations; we own up to and learn from our mistakes.
Leadership: We are courageous and support the marginalised and act to shape a better future.
Teamwork: we believe collaboration empowers our strengths
Innovation: we are curious, innovative and creative. We question conventional wisdom and challenge the status quo; if there is a better way, we will find it.
The “Her Story Matters” Journey:
- Encourage Women to tell their stories to find hope, Confidence, Future and Encourage others in their Journey
- Nurture and develop young women and children who are our future through collaborative workshops and targeted projects
- Eliminate the effects of abuse and societal Injustices of Women and Children.
- Building Communities in Collaboration with Organizations through empowerment , Leadership development and projects to better communities
- Collaborate and partner with Organizations , institutions and agencies for research and advocacy for women and Children
- Recognize and showcase women (trailblazers) in communities and the world
- Produce documentary resources to showcase stories and journeys
- Organize destination pilgrimages to provide support for communities in need
- Provide resources; coaching, documentation, access to needed services
- To be a catalyst for women’s lives in the world through the Her Story Matters brand
Our Team
Harriet Khataba
Founder / CEO
