Weaving Stories. Building Peace.
The SCARF Project
Seeking Connection Across Religion & Fashion
The SCARF Project is a global invitation to cultivate meaningful connections through stories that transcend faith and culture.
Scarves woven with intentionality and worn with purpose are seen as symbols of identity, justice, unity, and fashion.
One scarf at a time, we are building a movement of dignity,
strength, and solidarity through the work of the Center for Women, Faith & Leadership (CWFL).
In CWFL’s campaign, the scarf is a universal symbol of dignity, tradition, and purpose–worn for faith, fashion, and protest.
It’s a small piece of fabric that carries deep personal and cultural meaning.
Scarves are worn by Muslim women as hijabs, by Catholic Sisters in religious life, by Jewish women in synagogue, by Protestant women, and by women of no faith as a statement of fashion or solidarity—and by men, too.
In this campaign, the scarf is a symbol of shared humanity, connection, and sacred purpose.
By wearing a scarf and sharing your story, you stand with women of faith all over the world who are working to end violence, fighting against food injustice, and empowering women entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses.
Wear a scarf. Share your story.
Make a difference.
Take a picture wearing your head covering or scarf.
Share the photo via email or social media with a short story of what the scarf or head covering means to you.
Commit to sharing 4 unique photos and the stories that inspired them throughout the month.
Remember to use #TheSCARFProject and tag @centerforwomenfaithleadership with every post!
Encourage donations that go directly toward CWFL-led projects that are making a difference.
Join the Movement.
Are you ready to weave your story with ours and make an impact? Become an Ambassador, start a fundraising campaign, or donate to the work.