What's something new you want to do this year?

Chisom Onyekwere  | 

A photo collage featuring Assembly contributors: Dolly, Linda, Mankasha and Sarah

In Assembly’s “Around the world” series, girls sound off on the topics that matter to them, from the companies they’re dreaming up to the issues they wished more leaders talked about.

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Sara, 17, Italy
 

“Learning to be grateful. Nothing is more important than appreciating the little things, from actions to words, that every day can enrich our lives and others too.”

— Sara, 17, Italy


 
Mankasha, 19, Pakistan
 

“I want to diversify and increase my reading list this year! My goal is to have read at least 150 books this year.”

— Mankasha, 19, Pakistan


 
Linda, 18, Colombia
 

“I want to get involved with local activism focusing on youth and girls! I'd love to find ways to make a positive impact in my city and my community.”

— Linda, 18, Colombia


 
Dolly, 20, India
 

“I want to break the glass ceiling and pave my own path because the world is my canvas and my career is the masterpiece waiting to be painted. Also, I want to be stronger and redefine beauty as I embrace fitness because I think every girl has the power to be strong, confident and unstoppable.”

— Dolly, 20, India

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Meet the Author
Meet the Author
Chisom Onyekwere

(she/her) is an editorial coordinator at Malala Fund. She loves keeping up with the latest movies and shows on Netflix. She also loves reading and has a bookstagram, @chiscritiques.