Women’s History in the Making: 6 Girls Leading Change Today
March 25, 2026
Every year in March, we honor the bold, brave, resilient women throughout history who refused to stay silent and accept injustice. This year, we invite you to do something a little different: Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning from girls who are leading change today, making history through remarkable acts of advocacy and leadership.
Girls have the extraordinary power to transform their families and communities. But far too often, they’re held back from leading the change we need due to systemic barriers, lack of investment, and cultural beliefs and practices that limit them from reaching their full potential.
At Global Girls Glow, we provide mentorship, safe spaces, and Social and Emotional Learning skills to girls who need them most — equipping them to find their voice, recognize their agency, and realize the power they have to transform their communities.
Across the globe, girls in our programs are identifying challenges in their communities and designing their own solutions, launching and leading impact projects that create real, tangible change.
We see girls making history every single day. And this month, we’re honored to highlight a few of them.
Here are six girls making history today.
13-year-old Aahana In Nepal
In Nepal, to address global concerns about digital safety for young people, Aahana worked with school administrators to establish a digital safety & well-being committee.
According to Aahana:
“Every child has the right to a safe learning environment — online and offline. By teaching students to use phones safely, we protect their rights, improve their studies, and help them stay mentally healthy.”
She’s leading workshops for her peers on responsible phone usage to prevent exploitation, abuse, and mental health issues, ensuring that girls have the knowledge and resources to access support when needed.
13-year-old Nadra in Ghana
In Ghana, where 52% of girls have experienced gender-based violence, Nadra is creating a safer learning environment so girls can complete their education without fear of harassment or abuse.
“Schools should be a safe space for every school going girl in Ghana,” says Nadra.
She’s working with school administrators at her junior high to draft, adopt, and implement guidelines to prevent bullying and inappropriate touching of girls on school grounds.
19-year-old Swati in India
In India, where nearly 40% of girls drop out of school before Grade 10, Swati is tackling barriers to girls’ education.
She’s working with politicians and school administrators to ease documentation requirements that hinder school continuation — an issue that affects thousands of girls in rural areas who don’t have birth certificates.
According to Swati:
“Providing children with education and training empowers them to secure good jobs, achieve independence, and build a brighter future.”
She’s also mobilizing community members on the importance of girls’ education, and working directly with five out-of-school girls and their families to help them return to the classroom.
16-year-old Isabella in the United States
An immigrant from Venezuela, Isabella arrived in the United States as a teenager and quickly recognized the systemic barriers Spanish-speaking students face in navigating the public school system.
She’s launching a support group for fellow immigrant students at her high school, and writing a book that shares her personal journey while shedding light on the broader realities of immigration.
“I know how hard it is to adjust while trying to succeed in school and feel like you belong,” says Isabella. “I believe every student — no matter where they come from — deserves to be heard, supported, and celebrated.”
13-year-old Irene & 18-year-old Beatha in Tanzania
In Tanzania, where roughly 1 in 4 adolescent girls becomes pregnant before age 19, Irene and Beatha are working to strengthen support systems for teen mothers while advancing prevention and awareness in their community.
In partnership with school leaders, they are expanding access to comprehensive education for both students and parents. Through their proposal, 10 teachers will be trained and empowered as advocates, equipping parents with essential prevention education while connecting girls to critical services, resources, and support.
These stories are just a glimpse of what’s possible when girls are given the support and encouragement to lead.
Every day, girls are challenging injustice, reimagining systems, and creating lasting change in their families and communities.
This Women’s History Month, let’s go beyond celebrating the women who came before us — and invest in the girls who are shaping what comes next.
