Five young changemakers from around the world discuss the importance of education, their inspirations and share advice for other young people who want to make a difference.
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As a baby, Mariana de Andrade was diagnosed with hearing loss in both ears. Today, she is a swimming medalist and studies speech therapy to help children overcome the challenges of hearing loss.
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.
The Afghan youth team is at the center of a new documentary reflecting on their 2021 evacuation, prepping for their first Youth World Cup, and their hopes for the future of Afghan girls.
These athletes are breaking down barriers for girls in their sports and in their communities.
23-year-old sports journalist Susan Sarpomaa Owusu-Ansah writes about finding her voice off the field.
12-year-old Diné student Ciera Charley shares a photo essay about what a new skate park will mean to Indigenous students in her community.
The teenage track star discusses preparing for the Tokyo Games and how educators can better support students with disabilities.
The 14-year-old writes about balancing schoolwork with swimming as she trains for the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Students from Brazil, Senegal and South Africa share how the organisation Black Girls Surf taught them confidence on and off the board.
In Assembly’s “Around the world” series, girls sound off on the topics that matter to them.
Assembly's latest series features 30 female athletes around the world who defy convention on and off the field.
Training for the Paralympics requires maturity and focus, but Sara Vargas still finds time to be a teenager.
17-year-old taekwondo champion Aaliyah Powell writes about representing Team GB while taking her GCSEs.
From the classroom to the football pitch, chess board and ski slope, how education helps athletes in competitions and in life.
Research shows that playing sports helps girls thrive in school, at home and in their careers — but gender gaps in athletics persist in almost every country.
The 17-year-old Argentinian uses her athleticism to advocate for change.
When it comes to being inclusive, the golfing world isn’t up to par — but these young women from Nepal, Nigeria and Mexico are working to change that.
21-year-old Elizabeth Anyanacho on qualifying for the 2020 Olympics and how taekwondo taught her the confidence to stand out.
“I’m young but I have unshakable courage,” shares Ayesha Ayaz.