Our founder shared these reflections on International Day of the Girl Child.
Over the last three months, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and work with over 80 adolescent girls and young women. They’ve shared their personal experiences of their communities’ environmental and climate challenges, but more than that, they’ve shared their hopes and solutions for the future.
These girls dream of homes with safe, clean water and accessible, affordable solar energy for all. They’ve spoken about the need for solar-powered streetlights, so they feel safe walking home. They shared the need for everyone to have access to affordable food even during a crisis. They also believe that every boy, girl and individual across Zimbabwe should have access to information about climate change and how we can tackle it. These are just a few of their many powerful visions for a better future.
When we create spaces where girls can speak out and take action, we hear their dreams and give them the tools to shape their future. Today, and every day, let’s continue to support, amplify, and act on the ideas of girls everywhere.
Flames and Lilies Climate Initiative 