
The world is your oyster
Dear Twelve-Year-Old Me, Thinking about your dreams is absolutely terrifying, especially when you’re not exactly sure what they are. The...

You are pretty
Dear Thirteen Year Old Me, You are pretty. Don’t make anyone tell you you’re not pretty. One thing – choose your friends wisely. It’s...

Find the love that is within you.
To My 13 Year Old Self, In order to find peace, joy and happiness within, you must first learn to love and accept YOU. You must find the...

Gender does not define you
In 2013, UNICEF published a comprehensive report about Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C). FGM/C, a cultural practice that...

Writing, global citizenship, and empowerment workshop at Fahari Academy
Today I had the privilege of leading an Advice Project Media writing, global citizenship and empowerment workshop for teen girls and...