When young leaders connect, magic happens. We saw this in action when Girl Rising Student Ambassador Zainab Bie from India and She's the First Chapter Leader Lara Almeida from the United States sat down to talk about their journeys in activism, from climate policy to education advocacy, and what fuels their hope. They swapped stories about family legacies, organizing period drives, lobbying on Capitol Hill, and even their favorite comfort foods. What stood out most? Their shared belief that girls’ voices matter everywhere, from classrooms to climate negotiations.
The Mental Health Toll of Climate Change: Women and Eco-Anxiety
Climate Change and its related effects such as natural disasters, rising sea levels, and extreme weather conditions are known to cause significant socioeconomic stresses. As climate change intensifies, it exacerbates existing gender inequalities, deepening poverty and undermining sustainable development goals.