Stories of change from around the world
Featured stories
Potential, not Poverty
What happens when young people take control of their stories? The result is a moving short film and campaign called ‘Potential, not Poverty’. The film was created by a group of teenagers in England with experience of the issues addressed, with direction from award-winning film maker Paul Holbrook.
Guatemalan Girls Standing up to Climate Change
I worked with award-winning Brazilian photographer Lusia Dorr, to document the resilience of girls overcoming climate change in Guatemala.
Storytelling in a disaster - the Nepal Earthquake
I caught up with freelance photographer and videographer Suraj Shakya over tea. We produced a short film together in 2016, after the devastating Nepal earthquake. In this interview, Suraj reflects on his experiences as a photographer during the disaster.
All stories
Devota is stopping child marriages
My interview with Devota: she’s stopping child marriages and improving access to contraception in rural Tanzania.
Mia changed millions of lives in Madagascar by talking about sex
“Women should have the right to our bodies. It’s our choice.”
I interviewed Mia to find out how she changed the law in Madagascar and won her campaign.
People think Female Genital Mutilation is just an African issue. But they are wrong
Young people are not only the generation most at risk from FGM, but they are also powerful changemakers ending the practice in their communities.
FGM: A UK perspective
FGM is happening to girls all over the world. In the UK it’s estimated there are 137,000 women and girls affected by FGM, and a further 65,000 at risk.
Young women using citizen journalism to fight sexual harassment
Two inspiring stories from young women saying no to sexual harassment. Through the power of citizen journalism, they are proving why volunteering is crucial to ending harassment in communities.
Gender-based violence: what you need to know
What does gender-based violence mean and where can I get more information about this important issue?
Meet the young people ending gender inequality
From Nepal, where a young man has worked tirelessly to end harmful traditions in his village, to Zimbabwe, where girls are helping each other earn a living.
The Women’s March – did it change anything?
Over two million people marched in cities around the world, in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington. Despite the hype and turnout, I battled with a common question - will it actually change anything?
5 Young Powerful Women from around the world
From fighting child marriage to holding leaders to their promises, they show how young women can lead in their communities and the world.