When Dewmini's family tried to pull her out of school and send her away to work, she taught herself to garden, discovered a passion for climate advocacy and transformed her family's future.
When she faced harassment and violence on her way to school, Keya was forced to shelter at home. Refusing to accept her fate, Keya stood up for justice and demanded that her community protect its young women.
When discriminated against because of her dark skin, Diksha discovered the power of self-love and became a compassionate leader for girls at risk of missing school during menstruation due to societal beliefs.
To defend herself against constant harassment, Yashika took up karate and learned resilience as she channeled her feelings toward action. She went on to become a national gold medalist, and taught other girls to defend themselves.
Without a stable income, Trang's family struggled to make ends meet. Despite barriers, Trang used her talents to launch a comedy show on YouTube, supporting herself and her family as she became a national icon.
After her parents' divorce punished her self-esteem, Naifat discovered music and found newfound confidence in herself and her future through the power of her own voice.
