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27/11/2023
Elpida describes herself as someone who carries a “scar”, but she refuses that this traumatic experience defines her.
As she recalls that education was a key for her to survive, and under the advice of Pr. Muhummad Yunus, she founded MeXOXO to educate and connect thousands of underprivileged women all over the world.
In co-production with the L’Oréal Fund for Women, “Revealing” tells the stories of those who, every day, contribute to changing society.
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Sadaffe Abid, “Investing in women is critical”
In Pakistan, Sadaffe founded Circle of Women, an association focused on empowering women through digital literacy.
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Noëlla Coursaris Musunka, “elevate young girls with education."
Ex-model, Noëlla founded Malaika, an organization in DRC to help girls become the leaders of tomorrow.
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Mary-Justine Todd, “resilience comes with the ability to regain hope”
After an inspiring encounter at the hospital, Mary-Justine launched Shamsaha to help women victims of violence in the Middle East.
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