Keeping Girls in School, Not Marriages
At 14, Neha was nearly forced into marriage. After refusing many times, she managed to escape, and now, she has already stopped three other girls from being forced into marriage.
She’s a Champion, Not a Victim
Against all odds, Miriam is an advocate for girls’ rights. She was abused at 12 by a family member. When she spoke up about it, she was called a liar and thrown out of home.
Cutting Through Traditions and Silence
Peninah grew up believing that Female Genital Mutilation was a necessary rite of passage to becoming a woman. Now, she works tirelessly to stop it, with girls like Lente benefitting from her efforts.
