Janet | Santa Ana, CA

I am the youngest of my 5 siblings growing up in a traditional Mexican culture in Santa Ana, CA. Despite my surrounding machista culture, I have always known that I would go to college. I hope to someday work in human rights, environmental protection, or politics where I can make a difference in women’s lives around the world. HerStory has given me the platform and strong female role models I needed to pursue my dreams.

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Paula | Colombia

I live in Roldanillo in a neighborhood called Seibo. The largest challenge of being a girl is knowing how to take care of yourself. After school, I help my family by selling coffee in the town square and my brother fixes bicycles. My parents say that there aren’t many resources for me to study, but I am determined to earn a scholarship and study astronomy.

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Pond Lika | Cambodia

I live in the rural community of Kampot, Cambodia. Everyday, I wake up at 3am to study before cleaning the house and taking care of my family’s cows. Since participating in HerStory, I am less shy. Now I am brave and able to answer the teacher’s questions in class.

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Saniya | Detroit, MI

Some people think girls shouldn’t go to school, but i know that girls are capable of many things. I have so many goals for my future, it’s hard to count. I dream of being a child psychologist and helping other kids who struggle with anxiety and depression.

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Sara | Haiti

In Haiti the rules are more strict for girls. It’s very important for girls to have a space to say what they want. I used to be really shy, HerStory has helped me to open up. My dream is to finish school and help my country find a way out of the current situation.

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Subashi | Nepal

In Nepal, it is our tradition that boys are treated different than the girls. Some parents only send boys to school, thinking that they will earn more money. HerStory has taught me that women can also be courageous and brave. I was very scared when the earthquake came. Hope was a very helpful strength because if you have hope, you can have the courage to go on.

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Winney | Kenya

Most girls in my community lack knowledge about life and sex, leading to early pregnancies and forcing girls to drop out of school. Once a girl is educated and has knowledge, she will be able to fight for her own rights even empower other girls like her.

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