Girl Rising Voices

When I learned that I would receive an education I finally felt happy about the future Sandrah, 16 Uganda I want to accomplish something great and give my family a good name. Mani, 13 India My dream? To build a life that allows me to dream. Sadia, 11 Afghanistan I want knowledge. I want to have a better future. Lydia, 13 Uganda Life without an education is like a book with blank pieces of paper. Purnima, 15 Nepal When I finish my homework, I help my mother with hers. Eulalia, 9 Peru Sometimes after school I chase pigeons on the street and pretend I can fly away from danger. Sania, 8 Afghanistan When you get an education you become part of society. Priyadarshini, 15 India I've never used a computer. I saw one once. But my dream is to one day work with computers. Sita, 15 Nepal My favorite thing is to close my eyes and think about the future. Sabrine, 7 Egypt Every girl has the right to an education; whatever boys can do, girls can do. Roja, 13 India My books are my most prized possessions. Eseza, 11 Uganda When I saw other children with books in their hands on their way to school, I felt a fire inside of me. Hoda, 13 Egypt Nothing will stand in my way of success. Nothing, no way, no how. Marie-Angeline, 9 Haiti One girl with courage is a revolution STAND WITH HER