OUR HISTORY IS OUR STRENGTH
Together, We’re Writing Her Story.
The National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) is a powerful force advancing equality through the stories of women who shaped — and continue to shape — our nation. As a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization, NWHA is committed to honoring the past, inspiring the present, and empowering future generations through inclusive, accurate, and transformative women’s history.
From classrooms to boardrooms, voting booths to community halls, we work to ensure that women’s voices are heard, celebrated, and remembered.
This is more than history — it’s a movement. Be part of it.
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April 2026 Newsletter
“The best protection any woman can have is courage.”
-Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Architect of the Women’s Rights Movement in the U.S.
Celebrate Her. Honor Her. Remember Her.
Mother’s Day Cards | May 10, 2026
For more than 40 years, the National Women’s History Alliance has offered a meaningful way to honor the women who have shaped our lives through our Mother’s Day Card campaign. Inspired by a supporter’s idea to recognize the importance of “mothering,” this tradition reflects the deep and lasting impact women have on families, communities, and generations.
The origins of Mother’s Day are rooted in women’s efforts to improve the lives of others — a powerful reminder that this day is about more than celebration. It is about recognizing strength, care, leadership, and resilience in all its forms.
This year, our 2026 Mother’s Day card features vibrant geraniums, symbolizing hope, courage, and the joy of honoring the female experience. Each card includes a note sharing the history of Mother’s Day and its connection to women’s advocacy and community building.
Whether you are celebrating, honoring, or remembering someone special, these cards offer a thoughtful way to share your appreciation.
2026 Women's History Theme
The 2026 theme expands our understanding of sustainability beyond just environmental concerns. It encompasses financial sustainability, community resilience, leadership succession, and intergenerational equity. Whether developing green technologies, advancing economic justice, strengthening education systems, or building civic power – women are designing blueprints for sustainable transformation. This theme affirms that shaping a sustainable future means fostering systems that support both people and the planet.
This theme honors the women who have and are reimagining and rebuilding systems to ensure long-term sustainability – environmental, economic, educational, and societal. It recognizes the powerful leadership of women in creating a future that is rooted in equity, justice, and opportunity for all. From environmental advocacy to financial reform, from community organizing to policy innovation, women are at the forefront of driving holistic change. Their leadership is not only addressing today’s most urgent challenges – it is laying the foundation for a more resilient and inclusive tomorrow.
Download the 2026 Women’s History Month Theme.
Download the Women’s History Month Toolkit or the PowerPoint Presentation.
2026 Magazine
Are You Passionate About Women's History?
We’re looking for high school and college students to help shape the future of NWHA.
As a member of the Youth Advisory Committee, you’ll bring fresh ideas, help design campaigns, and ensure young voices are at the center of our work.
- Make your voice heard.
- Learn leadership skills.
- Help move women’s history forward.
JOIN THE COLLABORATION
VOTE for 2027 Women's History Month Theme
The NWHA and St. John’s University invite you, your community and/or your school to contribute to the 2027 nationwide educational campaign. Vote for the 2027 Women’s History Month Theme.
“Women’s history is women’s right—an essential, indispensable heritage from which we can draw pride, comfort, courage, and long-range vision.”
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Mailing Address: 1855 Cooper Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95404*
Phone: (707) 636-2888
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