Girls Voices for Change

We need YOUR help to change girls’ lives!

These girls opened up their hearts to share their stories with us, and we believe that deserves a reward. That’s why we need YOUR help to pick the winners of the Girls’ Voices for Change Contest. Watch their stories below, vote for a girl in each category, and change her life with prizes up to $1,000.

Remember to come back tomorrow — you can vote every day until October 7th. That’s a lot of chances to change lives!

Vote Count

59,139

My Story

We asked girls to share their lives with us—their triumphs, obstacles, and dreams. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to pursue further education or vocational training.

Creating universes Kimberly, 18, Argentina

Mama's Peanut Business Miskenda, 11, Haiti

Women carry Women, Fanm gen Fanm Viergnelie, 18, Haiti

Home, Lakay Ketia, 15, Haiti

My Story - Aisha Mohammed Aisha, 19, Ghana

My Hope to Change My Family Ana Maria, 19, Guatemala

Trapped Abida, 18, India

Being a Girl Karol, 17, Honduras

UNDER THE LEMON TREE Adele, 17, Greece

SOPHIA RISING Sophie, 19, Kenya

girl challenge Amowaj, 17, Jordan

I want to give voice to those who do not have Maria Luiza, 16, Brazil

Changemaker

We want to see girls’ ideas for change. We asked them to show us their vision for a more equal world for girls, what they want to do for their community, or what they’re already doing to better their communities. The winner will receive a $1,000 grant and mentorship to implement her community project.

Taboo Minu, 18, India

Finding hope behind close doors Sofije, 20, Kosovo

YOUTH BACK TO THE FARM Phiona, 18, Uganda

FRETFUL FOR FRESH WATER Immaculate, 16, Uganda

Restavek Ruthloveny, 16, Haiti

Replanting a Community Joubencat, 17, Haiti

Emerita Astrid, 17, Honduras

The Crooked Eye Arpita, 17, India

Style and Culture

We asked girls to show us how their local art, style, crafts, and fashion bring their cultures to life. We’re celebrating the unique creativity, design, and expression around the world through these stories. The winner will receive $1,000 to further her education or create a community arts project.

A nubian Wedding in Kibera. Aisha, 16, Kenya

Youth and Honduras's Culture Jennifer, 17, Honduras

Inspired by my culture Emily, 18, Kenya

Hair, Cheve Berlanda, 15, Haiti

For Our Children Karoli and Christy, 17, Peru

Startups Monju, 19, India

My community is unique Rhauany, 13, Brazil

NDOP: our Dancing Dress Kevine Lucresse, 14, Cameroon

Photography

In a series of photographs, we asked girls to show us their world, what inspires them, and what makes their community unique. The winner will receive a $500 scholarship to pursue education or vocational training.