Stories
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Driven from home but keeping hopes high
Hayat is one of more than 4.51 million internally displaced people in Ethiopia who have fled conflict and difficult conditions in their home regions. Hayat was forced to leave her home because … Read More
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Noelline's Story
After finding her own way back to the classroom after being forced to drop out, Noelline is now a Junior Leader at the Girls’ Club, performing skits that challenge gender norms, educate … Read More
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INSPIRING TOMORROW’S CHANGEMAKERS: HANA’S STORY
Hana grew up in Ethiopia. It was clear to her from an early age that she wanted to create change in her community. But then her parents divorced and Hana attended eleven … Read More
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MAKING HISTORY: DZIDZORNU’S STORY
Dzidzornu made history this year by becoming her school's first female head prefect. In Ghana, head prefects play an important role in the school; they represent the student body with school management, … Read More
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HOW AMBROISE STOOD UP FOR STUDENTS
The class Ambroise is teaching in a school in Kayonza, Rwanda, is a lively one. Students’ hands shoot into the air as they jump to answer questions before their peers. Children at … Read More
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BUILDING HER VISION FOR THE FUTURE: AISHA'S STORY
Aisha hasn’t always been confident and determined. A few years ago, she was shy, found it difficult to make friends, and struggled to engage with her school lessons. She didn’t know about … Read More
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HOW MADIHA IS STANDING STRONG FOR GIRLS
Thatta in Sindh province is one of the most conservative areas of Pakistan, where girls are strongly discouraged from pursuing life outside their homes. Madiha refused to let tradition tell her what … Read More
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THE CONFIDENCE TO LEARN: VICTORIA’S STORY
Victoria is a bright and determined nine-year-old who dreams of being a doctor. Victoria knows that to achieve her dream, she has to do well in school. She’s able to pursue her … Read More
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