Everyday Shields is a living archive of care — a collection of small rituals, objects, and stories that young women carry with them as they navigate city life.
From real conversations and shared experiences, this website gathers emotional carriers, physical items, grounding rituals, and personal stories — both light and heavy — that act as invisible shields against the noise, unpredictability, and vulnerabilities of urban life.
Inspired by years of working with communities that empower women, Everyday Shields is built for daughters, sisters, friends — especially those living far from home, finding ways to root themselves in new cities. It's a gentle reminder that safety, comfort, and resilience aren't always loud — often, they live in the quietest, most personal things we hold close.
We also invite you to be part of this archive: Feel free to share your own everyday shield by filling out this Google Form — to continue weaving this collective story of care.
Join us in building a collection of care that speaks to the everyday ways women protect and nurture themselves in the hustle and heart of the city.