Stories
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Coaching A Community: Arif’s Story
At the beginning of his life-changing journey, Arif was a self-confessed football enthusiast with a dream to teach the children in the Haroon community and provide them with good opportunities. Using his … Read More
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MEET NATALIE, A COACH BUILDING PEACE IN BURUNDI
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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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TALA TAKES A STAND AGAINST GENDER INEQUALITY
While Tala was expected to stay at home to do housework, the boys her age were out playing, learning, and discovering who they wanted to be.
Tala wanted to challenge these norms, … Read More -
ALLYSON FELIX INSPIRED BY GIRLS IN MOZAMBIQUE
Allyson first witnessed the power of play-based learning in Mozambique seven years ago. Her return to the school was an opportunity to learn about the work that has taken place to help … Read More
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RISING: AISSA’S STORY
Mali is one of the toughest places on earth to be a girl. Countless girls have their educations and opportunities cut short by child marriage, dangerously early pregnancies, and female genital mutilation. … Read More
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HOLDING ON TO HER FUTURE: LEILA’S STORY
When she became pregnant, Leila thought it was the end of her education. More than half of girls in Mozambique do not finish primary school. The most common reason they drop out … Read More
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FARZANA FINDS INDEPENDENCE TO BUILD HER FUTURE
Farzana tried to make ends meet by stitching clothes for women in her neighbourhood. But, despite the challenges of providing for herself and her mother, Farzana never gave up. In 2016, Farzana … Read More
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