Texas w @mitskileaks aka was feeling super silly the whole time n took no pictures 🪻
Over the next two days I’ll be sharing the stories of two inspiring young women I met in Sierra Leone on my first trip with @unicef_uk. Ruth and Samesther are such luminous people, their resilience and dedication to community building and bringing hope to those in desperate situations inspired me to want to be better and do more. I am so proud to be able to share their stories and humbled by the trust that I have been given. After losing her own parents at 7 years old, Ruth became a mother herself whilst she was still a teenager. She told me how she struggled without the support of her parents, and searched for peace in her own head. Ruth now runs support groups for young women like her – creating safe spaces for teenage mums to share experiences, advice and love. She has dedicated herself to compassion, to opening up conversations around trauma, uplifting girls and encouraging them to build the life they each deserve. Ruth’s passion for change is infectious and is at the centre of it all. She is a UNICEF Sierra Leone Youth Advocate, and UNICEF have helped her hone the skills to run these groups and expand her work even further. I’m thinking of her on this World Mental Health Day – she truly is a light beam and this experience changed my life. I spoke to @service95 about my time in Sierra Leone – you can read more tomorrow.
Over the next two days I’ll be sharing the stories of two inspiring young women I met in Sierra Leone on my first trip with @unicef_uk. Ruth and Samesther are such luminous people, their resilience and dedication to community building and bringing hope to those in desperate situations inspired me to want to be better and do more. I am so proud to be able to share their stories and humbled by the trust that I have been given. After losing her own parents at 7 years old, Ruth became a mother herself whilst she was still a teenager. She told me how she struggled without the support of her parents, and searched for peace in her own head. Ruth now runs support groups for young women like her – creating safe spaces for teenage mums to share experiences, advice and love. She has dedicated herself to compassion, to opening up conversations around trauma, uplifting girls and encouraging them to build the life they each deserve. Ruth’s passion for change is infectious and is at the centre of it all. She is a UNICEF Sierra Leone Youth Advocate, and UNICEF have helped her hone the skills to run these groups and expand her work even further. I’m thinking of her on this World Mental Health Day – she truly is a light beam and this experience changed my life. I spoke to @service95 about my time in Sierra Leone – you can read more tomorrow.
Over the next two days I’ll be sharing the stories of two inspiring young women I met in Sierra Leone on my first trip with @unicef_uk. Ruth and Samesther are such luminous people, their resilience and dedication to community building and bringing hope to those in desperate situations inspired me to want to be better and do more. I am so proud to be able to share their stories and humbled by the trust that I have been given. After losing her own parents at 7 years old, Ruth became a mother herself whilst she was still a teenager. She told me how she struggled without the support of her parents, and searched for peace in her own head. Ruth now runs support groups for young women like her – creating safe spaces for teenage mums to share experiences, advice and love. She has dedicated herself to compassion, to opening up conversations around trauma, uplifting girls and encouraging them to build the life they each deserve. Ruth’s passion for change is infectious and is at the centre of it all. She is a UNICEF Sierra Leone Youth Advocate, and UNICEF have helped her hone the skills to run these groups and expand her work even further. I’m thinking of her on this World Mental Health Day – she truly is a light beam and this experience changed my life. I spoke to @service95 about my time in Sierra Leone – you can read more tomorrow.
Over the next two days I’ll be sharing the stories of two inspiring young women I met in Sierra Leone on my first trip with @unicef_uk. Ruth and Samesther are such luminous people, their resilience and dedication to community building and bringing hope to those in desperate situations inspired me to want to be better and do more. I am so proud to be able to share their stories and humbled by the trust that I have been given. After losing her own parents at 7 years old, Ruth became a mother herself whilst she was still a teenager. She told me how she struggled without the support of her parents, and searched for peace in her own head. Ruth now runs support groups for young women like her – creating safe spaces for teenage mums to share experiences, advice and love. She has dedicated herself to compassion, to opening up conversations around trauma, uplifting girls and encouraging them to build the life they each deserve. Ruth’s passion for change is infectious and is at the centre of it all. She is a UNICEF Sierra Leone Youth Advocate, and UNICEF have helped her hone the skills to run these groups and expand her work even further. I’m thinking of her on this World Mental Health Day – she truly is a light beam and this experience changed my life. I spoke to @service95 about my time in Sierra Leone – you can read more tomorrow.
Over the next two days I’ll be sharing the stories of two inspiring young women I met in Sierra Leone on my first trip with @unicef_uk. Ruth and Samesther are such luminous people, their resilience and dedication to community building and bringing hope to those in desperate situations inspired me to want to be better and do more. I am so proud to be able to share their stories and humbled by the trust that I have been given. After losing her own parents at 7 years old, Ruth became a mother herself whilst she was still a teenager. She told me how she struggled without the support of her parents, and searched for peace in her own head. Ruth now runs support groups for young women like her – creating safe spaces for teenage mums to share experiences, advice and love. She has dedicated herself to compassion, to opening up conversations around trauma, uplifting girls and encouraging them to build the life they each deserve. Ruth’s passion for change is infectious and is at the centre of it all. She is a UNICEF Sierra Leone Youth Advocate, and UNICEF have helped her hone the skills to run these groups and expand her work even further. I’m thinking of her on this World Mental Health Day – she truly is a light beam and this experience changed my life. I spoke to @service95 about my time in Sierra Leone – you can read more tomorrow.
Over the next two days I’ll be sharing the stories of two inspiring young women I met in Sierra Leone on my first trip with @unicef_uk. Ruth and Samesther are such luminous people, their resilience and dedication to community building and bringing hope to those in desperate situations inspired me to want to be better and do more. I am so proud to be able to share their stories and humbled by the trust that I have been given. After losing her own parents at 7 years old, Ruth became a mother herself whilst she was still a teenager. She told me how she struggled without the support of her parents, and searched for peace in her own head. Ruth now runs support groups for young women like her – creating safe spaces for teenage mums to share experiences, advice and love. She has dedicated herself to compassion, to opening up conversations around trauma, uplifting girls and encouraging them to build the life they each deserve. Ruth’s passion for change is infectious and is at the centre of it all. She is a UNICEF Sierra Leone Youth Advocate, and UNICEF have helped her hone the skills to run these groups and expand her work even further. I’m thinking of her on this World Mental Health Day – she truly is a light beam and this experience changed my life. I spoke to @service95 about my time in Sierra Leone – you can read more tomorrow.
I met Samesther in June in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She’s truly one of the most fiercely entrepreneurial people I’ve ever met – super driven, confident and kind. Samesther told me that it has taken a lot to get to where she is. She faced complex challenges surrounding bullying but recognised her own strength and was able to change her own narrative through advocacy – she is now a UNICEF Sierra Leone Youth Advocate. Samesther took me to the safe space she now runs for girls – the Girls Advocacy Development Network in Freetown – and introduced me to the young women. We sang, laughed, played games and they told me about their individual journeys and their dreams for the future. The girls share this really special, supportive sisterhood and this network drives real change at a grassroots level. I attended one of Samesther’s workshops, where she is teaching girls to make reusable menstrual pads. The agency and comfort this gives the girls enables them to stay in school and work, opening up their futures and possibilities. Today is International Day of the Girl, and Samesther encapsulates the spirit of this day in everything she does. Read more about my time in Sierra Leone with @unicef_uk on @service95 today.
I met Samesther in June in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She’s truly one of the most fiercely entrepreneurial people I’ve ever met – super driven, confident and kind. Samesther told me that it has taken a lot to get to where she is. She faced complex challenges surrounding bullying but recognised her own strength and was able to change her own narrative through advocacy – she is now a UNICEF Sierra Leone Youth Advocate. Samesther took me to the safe space she now runs for girls – the Girls Advocacy Development Network in Freetown – and introduced me to the young women. We sang, laughed, played games and they told me about their individual journeys and their dreams for the future. The girls share this really special, supportive sisterhood and this network drives real change at a grassroots level. I attended one of Samesther’s workshops, where she is teaching girls to make reusable menstrual pads. The agency and comfort this gives the girls enables them to stay in school and work, opening up their futures and possibilities. Today is International Day of the Girl, and Samesther encapsulates the spirit of this day in everything she does. Read more about my time in Sierra Leone with @unicef_uk on @service95 today.
I met Samesther in June in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She’s truly one of the most fiercely entrepreneurial people I’ve ever met – super driven, confident and kind. Samesther told me that it has taken a lot to get to where she is. She faced complex challenges surrounding bullying but recognised her own strength and was able to change her own narrative through advocacy – she is now a UNICEF Sierra Leone Youth Advocate. Samesther took me to the safe space she now runs for girls – the Girls Advocacy Development Network in Freetown – and introduced me to the young women. We sang, laughed, played games and they told me about their individual journeys and their dreams for the future. The girls share this really special, supportive sisterhood and this network drives real change at a grassroots level. I attended one of Samesther’s workshops, where she is teaching girls to make reusable menstrual pads. The agency and comfort this gives the girls enables them to stay in school and work, opening up their futures and possibilities. Today is International Day of the Girl, and Samesther encapsulates the spirit of this day in everything she does. Read more about my time in Sierra Leone with @unicef_uk on @service95 today.
I met Samesther in June in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She’s truly one of the most fiercely entrepreneurial people I’ve ever met – super driven, confident and kind. Samesther told me that it has taken a lot to get to where she is. She faced complex challenges surrounding bullying but recognised her own strength and was able to change her own narrative through advocacy – she is now a UNICEF Sierra Leone Youth Advocate. Samesther took me to the safe space she now runs for girls – the Girls Advocacy Development Network in Freetown – and introduced me to the young women. We sang, laughed, played games and they told me about their individual journeys and their dreams for the future. The girls share this really special, supportive sisterhood and this network drives real change at a grassroots level. I attended one of Samesther’s workshops, where she is teaching girls to make reusable menstrual pads. The agency and comfort this gives the girls enables them to stay in school and work, opening up their futures and possibilities. Today is International Day of the Girl, and Samesther encapsulates the spirit of this day in everything she does. Read more about my time in Sierra Leone with @unicef_uk on @service95 today.
I met Samesther in June in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She’s truly one of the most fiercely entrepreneurial people I’ve ever met – super driven, confident and kind. Samesther told me that it has taken a lot to get to where she is. She faced complex challenges surrounding bullying but recognised her own strength and was able to change her own narrative through advocacy – she is now a UNICEF Sierra Leone Youth Advocate. Samesther took me to the safe space she now runs for girls – the Girls Advocacy Development Network in Freetown – and introduced me to the young women. We sang, laughed, played games and they told me about their individual journeys and their dreams for the future. The girls share this really special, supportive sisterhood and this network drives real change at a grassroots level. I attended one of Samesther’s workshops, where she is teaching girls to make reusable menstrual pads. The agency and comfort this gives the girls enables them to stay in school and work, opening up their futures and possibilities. Today is International Day of the Girl, and Samesther encapsulates the spirit of this day in everything she does. Read more about my time in Sierra Leone with @unicef_uk on @service95 today.
I met Samesther in June in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She’s truly one of the most fiercely entrepreneurial people I’ve ever met – super driven, confident and kind. Samesther told me that it has taken a lot to get to where she is. She faced complex challenges surrounding bullying but recognised her own strength and was able to change her own narrative through advocacy – she is now a UNICEF Sierra Leone Youth Advocate. Samesther took me to the safe space she now runs for girls – the Girls Advocacy Development Network in Freetown – and introduced me to the young women. We sang, laughed, played games and they told me about their individual journeys and their dreams for the future. The girls share this really special, supportive sisterhood and this network drives real change at a grassroots level. I attended one of Samesther’s workshops, where she is teaching girls to make reusable menstrual pads. The agency and comfort this gives the girls enables them to stay in school and work, opening up their futures and possibilities. Today is International Day of the Girl, and Samesther encapsulates the spirit of this day in everything she does. Read more about my time in Sierra Leone with @unicef_uk on @service95 today.
