“And though she be but little, she is fierce.” – William Shakespeare

Girls continue to blaze so many trails, from creating mobile apps, writing books, launching clothing lines and even having their cooking shows - girls are doing a lot. They are trailblazers!

Uwàmìto Consulting joins with the United Nations (UN) global compact in honouring the importance of the girl child. The International Day of the Girl Child is observed on October 11 annually as a time to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.

While global advancement has seen a great level of equity for girls and their overall development, there are societies where girls are not given the same level of access or chances as their counterparts. The pandemic (COVID-19) has made the divide more acute in some societies.

Without equal access to the internet and new technologies, girls can miss essential opportunities that shape their futures. We need to address intersecting factors, like disability and socioeconomic contexts that affect the digital gap.

We want to shine our light on a Caribbean girl - Maria Marshall from Barbados who at her age is a fearless advocate for climate change and environmental issues. She can hold her own and has met with a number of decision-makers and influencers and at every turn remained true to her cause.

She has a YouTube channel named, Little Thoughts On Big Matters here we showcase the work she is doing and trust that she continues doing great work..

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