Here I want to say that everyone is equal; girls and boys are the same. I firmly believe that we, the girls, can equally contribute to society…
Samia’s dream: Freedom from child marriage
Gender Equity
Super mom: One Ugandan girl defies the odds to stay in school
DREAMS gave Daisy the courage to go back to school after dropping out. Now she wants to be a teacher and show others the power of girls’ education.
Pricilia is going against the tide to pursue big DREAMS for girls’ education in Uganda
In Uganda, World Vision taught Pricilia to advocate for girls’ education and empowerment. “My dream is to become the first female president of this country.”
Veronica’s story: “DREAMS empowered me to stay in school”
Veronica was on the path to early marriage. But now she’s back in the classroom and mentoring other students at school and in her community.
Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation and cutting: New rites and dreams for Kenyan girls and boys
In response to this violation of girls’ rights, World Vision is equipping government ministries, faith leaders, parents, and community members to act.
How a Ugandan girl is making her DREAMS come true
Ejang is one of more than 38,000 girls supported by the World Vision SAGE DREAMS project in Uganda. She’s determined, resilient, and empowered.
Together, empowered girls pave the way for girls’ education
This program in Uganda is inspiring young women: “You have to be empowered, to speak for yourself, for no one will speak for you unless you rise up.”
Here’s what happens when women #PressForProgress
In World Vision’s experience, enabling women to be catalysts for change can lead to increased female leadership at a village and even sub-national level.
The G7 made a $3 billion commitment to girls’ education
This significant level of funds helps ensure that millions of girls who are out-of-school because of conflicts or disaster are not left behind.
The Time is Now: International Women’s Day 2018
For Susan Otieno there came a day when she said, the time is now. The time is now to lift myself up. The time is now to fight for my children. The time is now to challenge harmful cultural traditions. On November 1, 2011, Susan’s husband passed away. Susan has two daughters and a son. … Read More