WOW Athens invites girls to share their words with the world

To mark International Day of the Girl (11 October), the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) and WOW Athens are inviting girls and feminine-identifying young people aged 13-17 from across Greece to speak for themselves – in their own words, in their own way.

Whether it’s poetry, prose, monologue, or something entirely your own, this open call is an invitation to tell the world what it means to be a girl today – the challenges you face, the dreams you carry, the moments that make you feel powerful, and everything in between.

Selected pieces will be performed live by their authors on stage at WOW Athens, taking place 27–30 March 2026.

At WOW, we know every girl’s story is different – but when these stories are shared, connections grow. By listening to each other, we build a future that is fairer, more inclusive, and full of possibility.

How to Take Part

• Deadline: Sunday 11 January 2026, 23:59
• Who: Girls and feminine-identifying youth aged 13-17, living anywhere in Greece
• What to submit: A text of up to 1,000 words, in Greek or English – any form or genre (poetry, story, diary entry, script, etc.)
• If selected: You’ll read your work live at WOW Athens 2026. If you live outside Attica, travel and accommodation will be covered by SNFCC
• If not selected: Your work will be kept in the SNFCC archive as part of this collective moment.
• Selection process: Led by the WOW Athens Committee, based on creativity, originality, expression and impact. We’re looking for a range of voices and experiences.

Show us the world through your eyes. Tell us what’s unfair, what’s changing, what gives you hope. Your words matter — and we can’t wait to hear them.