Stories of change
Regina makes the traditional skirts of her village
Her husband used to handle the weaving; today she knows every step of the work.
Nanimaya, a life to rebuild
The flood destroyed everything.
Geisa and Joana: from the garden to independence
When women’s work becomes recognised and valued
Claudine’s new start in tailoring
Rejected by her family, she learns to sew and today supports herself and her son.
Abdia against FGM
She underwent FGM at only 6 years old.
Today, she saves the girls of her community.
Binta becomes a farmer
She used to struggle to feed her family.
Now she runs her own farm.
Haseena defies her community
She freed herself from a planned forced marriage. Now she is a role model for other girls.
Khushi is studying again
At 12, she worked in a factory. Now she is back in class and dreams of becoming a doctor.
Neneh goes back to school
She used to work in the mines.
Now she has is back to school.