Two students from Syria and Ukraine explain how their identity as refugees and asylum seekers can influence their daily lives.
After seeing a need in her community, Nora reflects on developing spaces for students to celebrate their unique identities, building a literary magazine for and by students of colour, and advice for young, student organizers.
17-year-old Bhumika Ashwar writes about the barriers to education Guyanese women face and how she’s championing girls’ education on the ground through her advocacy.
Ambitious and passionate about learning, 16-year-old Dafrina Kalyla, loves school. But studying in a competitive environment was taking a mental toll on her, Dafrina writes the tips and tricks that help her combat academic burnout.
Three student activists Anya, Gargi and Paballo explore the intersectional relationship between girls’ education and their mental health.
Pashtana Durrani, Axana Soltan, and Freshta Karim are at the forefront of alternative learning initiatives for Afghan youth in the face of the girls’ ban on secondary education.
Recent graduate, Storiya Iqbal, recounts her fight for education in Pakistan and how that struggle led her to a full scholarship and a biomedical degree in the United States.
17-year-old student and debater Olivia Eads writes about women in competitive Speech and Debate and the impact of gender disparities in the activity.