—We asked girls from Lenkai Christian School (Students and Alumni) in Kimana, Kenya, to write a letter to themselves.—

"Our time is now—our rights, our future"

"In 2022, we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl (IDG). In these last 10 years, there has been increased attention on issues that matter to girls amongst governments, policymakers and the general public, and more opportunities for girls to have their voices heard on the global stage. 

With adversity, however, comes resourcefulness, creativity, tenacity, and resilience. The world's 600 million adolescent girls have shown time and time again that given the skills and the opportunities, they can be the changemakers driving progress in their communities, building back stronger for all, including women, boys and men. 

Girls are ready for a decade of acceleration forward. It is time for us all to stand accountable – with and for girls – and to invest in a future that believes in their agency, leadership and potential."

unicef.org/gender-equality/international-day-girl-2022

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Videographer: Godson Salman Mwangi 

Editor: Izzie Titberidze

Director: Caroline Josey Karoki