What Does HerStory Mean to Us?

In our society, many women and girls live lives of quiet invisibility. Their presence is acknowledged, but their voices are ignored. Often considered private, the household is the first political institution in any society and reflects broader societal power dynamics. The distribution of authority within its walls reveals who holds the privilege and whose voices are dismissed. These patterns of inequality ripple outward into communities, public spaces, and institutions, shaping decisions even at the parliamentary level.

HerStory is committed to uncovering and amplifying the stories of those marginalised by history, culture, politics, and societal structures. It’s about creating space for voices excluded from dominant narratives, with a focus on women and girls. Through HerStory, we aim to challenge this erasure and ensure these stories are heard, documented, and celebrated as part of a shared journey toward justice and inclusion.

HerStory exists to break the cycle of selective inequality. At The Story Kitchen (TSK), we democratise knowledge, ensuring it reflects the richness of diverse human experiences and perspectives. By addressing biases in traditional storytelling, HerStory ensures that diverse voices and perspectives are included in the pursuit of justice and equity.

What We’re Doing Now (links to projects)

• Capturing Women’s Stories During Nepal’s Armed Conflict: Highlighting women’s resilience and survival during Nepal’s 10-year armed conflict, focusing on untold struggles and untapped stories.
• Challenging Historical Narratives of Nepal’s Democratic Movement: Uncovering the forgotten contributions of women, redefining history to include their roles and leadership
• Highlighting Women in Leadership: Bringing visibility to the achievements of women leaders whose stories are often overlooked or erased.
• Building a Feminist Storytelling Platform: We use a feminist lens to craft narratives that reexamine history and include diverse perspectives.

Through HerStory, we envision an equitable, inclusive knowledge landscape rooted in lived experiences. By amplifying marginalised voices, we hope to challenge dominant narratives and inspire a society where every story matters and every voice is heard.