This collection of short stories provides a glimpse into the lives of girls from all corners of the globe who were inspired by their experiences to bring about change in their communities. Each author has a different story of what it means to grow up as a girl in her own country. Through Global Girl Project's leadership skills training, these young authors discovered their self-confidence and distinct voices that are being used to lead and enact the changes they want to see in the world. Each of their stories has the potential to capture the imagination of a new generation of young people, for regardless of their background or geographic location, young girls everywhere want to hear that they, in and of themselves, have the intrinsic power to create global change.