Andrea’s and Lurdes’ story

Solidarity is one of the fundamental values ​​that ActionAid promotes in Switzerland and in the world.

Rani

My name is Rani, I'm thirty years old and I survived my husband.

Economic independence allows me to be free.

Sarmin

“I escaped child marriage. Now I campaign against this terrible practice.”

Dora’s story

“Climate becomes more unpredictable every year”

Fatou’s story

We are suffering because of a climate change caused by others

Rahel

It was a family tradition.

I understood the negative consequences and now I try to convince the communities to stop practicing FGM.

Marta

In my village girls' education was of little concern.

But thanks to ActionAid I won a best student award!

Grace

My husband used to drink a lot, and when he came home, he would beat me for no reason.

ActionAid awareness meetings changed my life.