Women Champion For Change
Extraordinary women network creating social change through the power of sport, culture, and innovation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
Vision
We envision a peaceful, inclusive, and connected MENA region where collaboration across divides can flourish, and shared social challenges are addressed through the collective expertise and experiences of diverse women leaders.
Mission
To connect and support women social change leaders across the MENA region in building regional collaboration and taking tangible, joint action on shared social challenges.
Danny Hakim
Founder WCC
We are determined to build a brighter future through the power of collective imagination. We believe we can create a future that is stronger, kinder, and more connected.
At the heart of this vision stand Women—leading change with the hope, strength, and empathy that define the virtues of female leadership. By shining light where there is darkness, we are reminded that a better future is not only possible but is within reach. And it is ours to create.
Our steering committee
Stav Bar Shany
WCC Co-Creator
Ayelet Mavor
WCC Co-Creator
Our role is not only to be present but to bring our added value, diverse voices, fresh perspectives, and deep connections to the realities of our lives and communities. By combining layers of knowledge, experience, and identity, we can pave a new path for social and political change in the Middle East.
Our vision is a reality in which women are not only part of the conversation, but leading it as true Co-Leaders of change together turning challenges into opportunities and building a future of equality, partnership, and peace.
MEET THE STEERING COMMITTE
Hanan Alsanah
Bedouin Feminist, Human Rights Lawyer and Peacebuilder (Israel)
Sabrin Hojerat
Head of Governance and Planning Division, Tachlith (Israel)
Nazanin Afshin-Jam Mackay
Human Rights and Democracy Advocate (Iran/Canada)
Donna Orender
Former President WNBA (USA)
Heidi Basch-Harod
Film Maker and Executive Director, Women’s Voices Now (USA)
Astrid Mattar Torbay
Women social change leaders are uniquely positioned to catalyze regional collaboration
WCC Unique Model for Social Change
Women’s Leadership
Bridge-builders, resilient, trusted, cooperative, inclusive
Regional Collaboration
Connecting women across regions and sectors to manifest a new reality
Social Change
Co-creating tangible solutions to shared challenges
Past Summit
״Women Shaping Tomorrow״
The Future of the MENA Region Relies on Female Leaders Creating Social Change
On the 5th anniversary of the Abraham Accords, 50 female leaders from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), all prominent figures in civil society, media, research, sports, and culture, convened to advance cross-border collaboration.
Over a 3-day summit, this group connected, shared experiences, and co-designed cross-regional projects they will collaborate on with the goal to create a new reality for the MENA region.
This inspiring first gathering of Women Champions for Change (WCC) marked the hope and the possibility of a better future: a peaceful, inclusive, and connected MENA region.
September 17 , 2025