In today’s day and age, artists have the power to use their platforms for more than just themselves. They have the ability and perhaps the moral obligation to positively influence their following - and possibly change the world. We’ve curated a list of artists that are using their platforms for the betterment of society.

Three years ago, The Fem Word contributors Meera Dahiya and Saira Rathod discovered Sahasra Deepika, a small school for underprivileged girls in Bangalore, India. Since then they have built a sports court at the campus and lifelong bonds with the girls there. This is the story of their journey with the foundation and the values they’ve imparted to all girls that ‘strong is beautiful’.

The Black Lives Matter movement, spanning from 2013 to today, is shifting the way we live for a reason. Changing a way of life is only possible when you get an entire country involved - the more people creating change, the better. While it is important to recognize everyone who has had a significant impact on the movement, there is a copious amount of women in particular who have not received the recognition they rightfully deserve.

During the COVID-19 crisis, the incredible efforts of healthcare professionals have caught our attention. We decided to look back upon female achievements in healthcare and medicine fields.