HerWiki: An Introduction

What is HerWiki?

HerWiki is an open-to-all, non-profit historical archive /encyclopedia documenting the lives, work, resistance, and stories of women who built the modern world—but were erased from it.

It’s like Wikipedia—but written from the other, more important, half of history.

How does it work?

  • Anyone can submit a story

  • Every page, every story is fact-checked and cited

  • Contributors and editors build reputation through verified work

  • You don’t need institutional credentials—just a story, credible sources, and clarity

Is it really open to all?

Yes. Anyone and everyone is welcome to publish a story on HerWiki, and the platform is forkable. The entries are Creative Commons licensed, and anyone can share and/or repurpose the stories on HerWiki with citation (no prior permission required).

What is HerWiki's financial status?

HerWiki is and will always remain 100% non-profit. No subscriptions. No paywalls. No data mining.

HerWiki is operated as a feminist non-profit archive. 100% of revenue from my book will go directly to HerWiki.

But since the platform is going to be a gigantic and very expensive project, proceeds from book sales won’t be enough. So further down the line, we might allow donations, if need be, on the platform to fund development and expansion.

How can I be a part of this cause?

Considering the nature and scale of this project, it’s gonna be absolutely impossible for me to do it all alone and I’m definitely gonna need your help.

For now, join our waiting list below to get updates regarding the platform’s progress as well as early access to the platform once it goes live.

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