Unlocking the full potential of girls

One of the critical issues hindering a girl’s ability to reach her full potential is early marriage.

Ujyala Kumari Sah is nothing but determined. The tenacious 16-year-old from the Ishnath Municipality, located in southern Nepal, is hearing and speech impaired. Having a disability has only fuelled her love of learning. Ujyala’s mother, Sunita Devi, says that while it can be difficult for Ujyala to communicate with her peers, she has always worked hard to keep up. Ujyala would be constantly bent over a notebook, and Sunita Devi would often have to remind her to stop and rest.