Stories

Coping with trauma through new hope: Daniyal’s Story

Daniyal's family survived the devastating explosion in Beirut, but the traumatic memories linger. His participation in play-based activities provides him with psychosocial support, making Daniyal laugh again.

How Judith Stood Up Against Female Genital Mutilation

17 year-old Judith lives with her family in the rural Serengeti district of Tanzania. When her school closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she had to face her worst fears: Her parents decided that it was time for her to undergo “cutting” – female genital mutilation (FGM). Read her story and learn about her brave decision to stop her parents.

LERNEN TROTZ GESCHLOSSENER SCHULEN - MATEUS' Geschichte

For Mateus, the lockdown in Mozambique meant that his final exams, which will determine his further educational path, were postponed. But Mateus keeps going: Instead of being prepared for the exams in the classroom, he now turns on the TELESCOLA program on television to study.

“Anyone Could Be Next” – Irene’s Story

In rural northern Ghana, 12-year-old Irene braves a deadly epidemic. She goes door-to-door showing her neighbours how avoiding close contact, proper handwashing, and a few other simple measures can slow the rate of infection. After her lessons about the coronavirus are complete, Irene spends time reading stories with other children at a safe distance..

Farzanas Weg in die Unabhängigkeit

ÇIYA STANDS UP AGAINST DISCRIMINATION THROUGH MUSIC

A DESPERATE DECISION: ANTONIA AND SARAH’S STORY

Antonia and Sarah were nearly forced into marriage at just 12 and 10 years old, but the sisters are back with their families and re-enrolled in school. This is their story.

Alumni: Gilbert's Story and his dream

Gilbert has big plans: he wants to be a civil engineer designing affordable and accessible housing for people with disabilities, people whose lives have been shaped by the legacy of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, just as his own family's lives have been.