Changing who writes history. Celebrating diverse intelligence. Making the world smarter through our #WriteToChangeTheWorld workshops & #PublicVoices fellowshipsThe OpEd Project's mission is to increase the range of voices and quality of ideas we hear in the world. We provide trainings, fellowships, and resources to amplify underrepresented voices, and change our public discourse for the better.

Core values

- **Increased Representation**: The project has significantly increased the representation of women in influential expert forums from 15% to 26%, promoting gender justice and diversity in public discourse[1][3][4].
- **Amplifying Underrepresented Voices**: It focuses on amplifying the voices of underrepresented thinkers, including women, people of color, and other marginalized groups, contributing to a more inclusive society[2][4][5].
- **Public Impact**: Participants have achieved substantial public impact, including policy changes, media appearances, and influential publications that have shaped public conversations and historical records[1][3].
- **Personal and Professional Development**: The project provides professional development and capacity building, leading to increased self-efficacy, agency, and visibility for participants, which in turn enhances their personal and professional lives[1][2][3].
- **Addressing Social Justice Issues**: The OpEd Project tackles various social justice issues such as racial justice, public health justice, climate justice, and media democracy, contributing to broader societal well-being[2][4].