Stories

• Overcoming Bullying and Isolation: Hakizimana’s story

  Hakizimana is claiming his right to equal participation with the support of school clubs. Because of his disability, he struggled with low self-esteem and wasn't able to participate in many school activities. … Read More

• Coding for the climate: Aime's story

  Aime took third place in a national coding competition for his digital animation about the effects of climate change in Rubavu, Rwanda. The young programmer learned to code through the Plug in … Read More

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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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