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Madlin

My Name Is Madlien: Daring to Raise Palestinian Voices

I don't know if I can't sleep because of fear, cold, grief, or the nonstop noise of the drones. My house is gone. My extended family is gone. I lost everything I had. I look at myself now, and I can't recognize me anymore. But I need to be strong and keep using my voice and strength to be alive and...
Emerence

30 years Since the Rwandan Genocide: A Story of Hope and Forgiveness

My name is Kakuze Marie Emerance. I am 48 years old, married, and have two children. I was born in Rubavu, Western Province, but now live in Nyamirama sector, in Kayonza district. I remember the genocide like it was yesterday; Rwanda descended into bloodshed, and I found myself trapped in the...
Wema Julienne

My Name Is Wema Julienne: A Mother’s Commitment to Her Daughter’s Education

I work on my small farm every day in Budodo village, which is about 270 kilometers from Goma where violence has intensified, and initially struggled to make ends meet. In my village I would see examples of how other families were educating their children, especially girls too. I too am committed to...
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My Name Is Grace: Redefining Menstrual Care through Reusable Sanitary Pads  

My name is Grace Baren. I am a mother of three children living in Fwil village of Vwang, in Jos town, Nigeria. Since I was young, I have experienced insurmountable challenges, including being forced to drop out of school, being forced into marriage, and experiencing violence. But everything changed...
Solange DRC

My name Is Solange

War has taken a lot from Solange. Her husband and three of her children were all killed by rebels, and she was raped four times by armed men in her home village in the DRC.
Couples Connect MEP

My Name Is Mawa James: A Journey from Conflict to Collaboration

Mawa James John is a 33-year-old returnee, married to Jackline Ajonye James 29 years, equally a returnee. The couple has been married for 6 years with 2 children, and currently live in Wuluturu – Yei River County, South Sudan. Their marriage was on the brink of collapse when they were enrolled in...
Lamba Nigeria MEP

My name Is Lamba Gyang: Content with My Daughters

My name is Lamba Gyang, I am 36 years old, a native of Nkyam Ratatis (Dorowa Babuje) of Ropp district in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. I am a farmer/Okada Rider. I have been married to my wife Kachollom for twelve years, she is 30 years old, and we are blessed with four...
Harir

My Name Is Harir: I Dare To Keep Learning Despite Being Banned from Education 

My name is Harir, and want to become a doctor, not just for myself but for my Afghan sisters. Growing up in a family that struggled economically, I faced many challenges just to stay in school. There were times when we couldn’t afford school supplies, but my parents always made sure I attended my...
Nerat

My Name Is Nerat: I Dare to Take Control of My Future 

My name is Nerat Dabwol. Being forcefully married at 14, I felt my future had been decided long before I had a chance to shape it for myself. Now, at 16, I dare to take charge of my life.
Josephine

My Name Is Josephine: I Dare to Fulfill My Dreams Despite Being a Teenage Mother 

My name is Josephine Mukamuhoza. I became a single mother at 15 after I was sexually abused. But this doesn’t define my identity.
Blessing Portrait

My Name Is Blessing: Committed to Change Not Only for Myself, But for My Family and My Community

Violence and village fires have taken so much from Blessing – loved ones, financial security, stability – but she continues to learn and grow herself not just for herself but for her family and her community.
Mary Ayor

My Name Is Mary: Daring to be the First Female Chief in My Community in South Sudan

My name is Mary Ayor. I am a mother of nine, living in Ronyi Boma in Yei River County, South Sudan. In 2016, I witnessed brutal killings and suffering when fighting broke out between the Dinka–the largest community in the country, and the Nuer, along with other tribes that were opposing the...
Ida Mukungilwa

My Name Is Ida: Determined to Change the Justice System in Eastern DRC

My name is Ida Mukungilwa, and I am 52 years old. I am married and have six children. My father passed away before I started high school in Bendera where I was born, and after his death, I faced violence from my father's relatives. They fought with us and took everything we had, including our...
Jozela

My Name is Jozela: Reclaiming My Confidence Through Sisterhood

My name is Jozela Nejua, and I am 25 years old. I am a mother to a four-year-old boy. I live in Hai Tacha, Yei River County, South Sudan, but I was born in Khartoum, Sudan. We moved to South Sudan in 2008. I already spoke Arabic at that time, which helped a bit, but adjusting to a new country was...
Mary Danga

My Name Is Mary: Redefining disability rights in Northern Nigeria

My name is Mary Danga, I come from northern Nigeria and I am a person living with a disability.
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My name is Linda: Hoping for a Better Tomorrow

Despite losing her daughter and home in a violent attack, Linda found the strength to rebuild her life. Through the Stronger Women, Stronger Nations program, she is working towards a brighter future. #SheDares to hope for a better tomorrow.
Frishta

My Name is Frishta: We Are Still Here

My name is Frishta. I am 22 years old, and I live in Kabul. Since childhood, I have been interested in sports, especially Taekwondo, and I had a dream of completing my education and one day becoming a lecturer.
Jihan

My Name Is Jihan Azad: Daring to Believe in Myself

Forced to flee Syria, Jihan faced years of hardship and isolation in Iraq. Through Women for Women International’s adolescent girls’ program, she regained confidence, built new skills and now believes in a brighter future.
Aisha

My Name is Aisha Muhammad: Self-Advocacy in Women-Owned Businesses 

Aisha Muhammad lives in Burga, Nigeria, where she is one of almost 300 graduates of the Stronger Women Stronger Nations program. Prepared with the new skills taught in the SWSN curriculum, these women are active participants in their households. Aisha and her peers contribute to their families’...

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