One Girl Can

Meet Velma, a 14-year-old girl from rural Kenya with big dreams.

This past March, during a visit to our partner schools in Kenya, our CEO Michelle met Velma, who immediately stood out. She was curious and full of questions.

Velma shared that she was writing a book about a girl who, against all odds, received an education and changed the world. Then she asked Michelle: “Can you help me find a publisher?”

Seven weeks later, Michelle shared Velma’s story on stage at the conference.

Then Diane walked into the One Girl Can activation. Not only did Diane offer to help Velma pursue her dream of becoming an author, she also sponsored Velma’s full high school education.

Thank you Diane for opening a door so one girl can change the world.

This match was meant to be. Recently at the conference, Tugce came to the One Girl Can activation wanting to sponsor Joy. In between sessions, she kept insisting that no one else sponsor Joy before she could get back.

Last week, when visited Nembu High School, she shared that story with Joy. Hearing how determined Tugce was to sponsor her deeply moved her. Joy said no one had ever made her feel that special before.

She was bursting with joy and insisted on filming a video to personally share her gratitude.