Refugee Girl in Rwanda
Murakatata, 14 years old, and her family fled deadly conflict in the DR Congo for Rwanda. Her leg was injured during the journey. She did not have access to adequate healthcare, so infection spread, and her leg had to be amputated. 
Upon arriving in Rwanda, she faced a difficult situation in the refugee camp. She lacked access to clean water, and found it challenging to collect water from the nearby swamp. Additionally, she did not have access to sanitary products during her period, there was no hand-washing station at her school, and she was teased for taking a long time (due to her disability) in the bathroom. She was struggling and losing confidence. Then, World Vision arrived to lead the provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene in her refugee camp, school, and neighboring community.
Murakatata now has a clean water source just around the corner from her home, and she has a way to manage her periods - including receiving Always pads at school. The school now has hand-washing stations with soap, and a special toilet designed especially for her and other students with disabilities.
Today, Murakatata is making top scores in school, which makes her parents very proud of her. She has a contagious smile, and a confidence that is palpable. She’s now a leader and symbol of strength in her school. The dignity she's gained from improved water, sanitation, and sanitation has motivated her to continue pushing barriers. One day, she hopes to be a physician. You should count on it!
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One Strong Girl
Meet Sawyer Anderson. Her Dad took a trip to Zambia with World Vision in 2017. When he came home and shared his experience with 10-year old Sawyer, she decided she had to do something to help. That's where some of us grown-ups get stuck. We decide we want to do something but then get distracted or overthink it. Not Sawyer. This girl went for it. First, she sold cookies at her Grandma's garage sale. Then, she wrote and illustrated a children's book. And now, she's making chitenge bags with her own signature label. Check it out, here!
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Are You Watching This?
World Vision is proud to be a contributor to a compelling 6-part documentary series created by National Geographic in partnership with Global Citizen and our safe drinking water partner, Procter & Gamble. These documentaries focus on gender equality, clean water, and ending extreme poverty. Here are the links:
Episode 1 | Eradicating Extreme Poverty Link
Episode 3 | Education Cannot Wait Link
Episode 4 | Keeping Girls in School Link
Episode 5 | Ending Plastic Pollution Link
Episode 6 | Clean Water Link
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Prayer
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Give thanks for the girls who have the confidence and ability to change our world, and for the women and men who support them.
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Lift up girls who are deprived of clean water, dignified sanitation, and safe hygiene and inspire us to help meet their needs.
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Pray that girls and women have the confidence, resources, and feel empowered to make critical choices in their lives.
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