Writerz Room was created because many students have the passion to pursue their dreams, whether through scholarships, academic writing, or advocacy, but often lack access to mentors, high-quality guidance, or even basic exposure to opportunities. Growing up without networks, research support, or essay mentorship makes it difficult for young people to compete fairly with students from well-resourced schools.
This platform was created as a space where students could access the type of support many wishes they had, like peer mentorship, clear resources, and a community that doesn't gatekeep educational opportunities.
Writerz Room was built to make opportunity discovery and writing support accessible for students regardless of financial or academic background. By combining writing, critical thinking, and early exposure to social-impact topics, we aim to empower students to engage with real-world issues and become more informed, confident changemakers within their communities.
Writerz Room currently functions as an online platform where students can access opportunities and receive personalised writing support. Our community includes a growing database of scholarships, essay competitions, and international programs curated specifically for youth, alongside free feedback services for academic essays, competition submissions, and advocacy writing.
We also publish content through our Substack, which breaks down complex topics into accessible, youth-friendly pieces. This helps students connect writing to real global challenges, not just assignments.
Additionally, we are developing larger initiatives, including a research-and-writing incubator and issue-based campaigns (including having designed content on gender-based violence and completed an interview with UNFPA staff to be released on the International Day of Women). These expansions focus on helping students use writing as a tool for activism so that we are gradually building a pipeline of youth prepared to engage with societal issues.
Writerz Room has grown through word-of-mouth, youth networks, and partnerships with student-led organisations. Many students share our database and resources with their schools, peers, and online communities, creating organic growth without the need for paid promotion.
We've also expanded through collaborations with youth organisations, academic clubs, and global student communities, which help us reach audiences who often lack access to writing mentorship or opportunity databases.
Our articles and writing guides published on our social media platforms, particularly TikTok, have further increased visibility, especially pieces focused on advocacy and social-impact writing. These resources circulate across student circles, strengthening our reach in the Global South.
Because our services are free, youth-friendly, and accessible online, the platform continues to grow steadily as students recommend it to others.
Writerz Room originally began as a simple opportunity database and free essay-feedback service. As we grew, we realised students weren’t just looking for opportunities, as they also wanted guidance on how to engage with global issues, write analytically, and participate meaningfully in youth advocacy.
In response, we first created a Substack publication focused on social-impact writing and accessible explanations of topics like gender-based violence, inequality, and global policy. Next, we started developing issue-based campaigns tied to international days, helping students connect writing with activism. Finally, we're also in early-stage development of a research incubator, designed to introduce students to structured inquiry, SDG-related writing, and mentorship.
Students can join Writerz Room by accessing our community platform (https://discord.gg/XKnDGvAadM), where they can explore the opportunity database, request writing feedback, or read our articles. Everything is virtual and free.
Educators, partners, and organisations can connect with us through our partnership form (https://forms.gle/diB7Ts8XopMxGpNRA) to collaborate on writing campaigns, educational content, or youth-focused initiatives.
Anyone who wants to contribute, whether as a mentor, partner organisation, or volunteer, can directly apply (https://forms.gle/DzYHA72SvpF9DzQL6) or reach out through our email (thewriterzroom@gmail.com). Joining is simple, and there are no fees or prerequisites; just a commitment to supporting youth learning and social-impact writing is required.
