V-Day Annual Report 2018 | Page 7

V-SEASON 2018 It’s hard to believe we are here at this moment in our movement’s history. While the stakes could not be higher, we felt the energy of rising up, of resistance, of bold artistic energy and creativity coming forward from V-Day and One Billion Rising activists across the globe. We witnessed it in performances and risings. The movement with V-Day and OBR activists worldwide at its core – is more active than ever, producing art for social change, activating communities and colleges, raising crucial funds for rape crisis shelters, domestic violence shelters, local programs for transgender youth at risk of sexual violence, for immigrant women and girls, and many more groups reflecting the needs of their communities. TOGETHER WE HAVE WITNESSED THE POWER OF ART AND ACTIVISM TO CATALYZE CHANGE ON A SCALE NEVER SEEN BEFORE.