Girls who grew up to change the world – Part 2

In this series, you’ll meet the girls who dared to be different and ended up changing the world.

From breaking barriers to shattering expectations, these inspiring stories show how courage, self-belief and a dash of determination can lead to extraordinary dreams coming true. Each tale celebrates the power of being yourself, proving that no dream is too big when you have the heart to chase it. Dive into these stories of trailblazers, game-changers and visionaries who remind us all that the world becomes a better place when we have the courage to follow our own path!

Don’t forget to read Part 1 of this series!

Anadi Gopal Joshi

In 19th-century India, Anandi Gopal Joshi defied societal norms to become the first Indian woman to earn a degree in western medicine. Learn how her inspiring journey across the ocean to study in America, battling both cultural barriers and her own illness, paved the way for generations of women to break free from tradition and pursue their dreams.

➜ English version
➜ Afrikaans coming soon

Ellen MacArthur

Inspired by childhood dreams of adventure, Ellen MacArthur grew up to become a world-record-breaking sailor who circumnavigated the globe solo. Read about how one person’s dream can make waves of change for the future.

➜ English version
➜ Afrikaans coming soon

Evonne Goolagong Cawley

Evonne Goolagong Cawley rose from humble beginnings in a small Australian town to become a world-renowned tennis champion. Discover how Evonne’s legacy lives on through her foundation, which empowers the next generation of Indigenous children to achieve their dreams through tennis and education.

➜ English version
➜ Afrikaans coming soon

Gertrude Stein

Gertrude Stein was at the heart of the vibrant art scene in early 1900s Paris, where she collected masterpieces and mentored future legends like Picasso and Hemingway. Her Saturday salons became the epicenter of creativity, while her bold, unconventional writing pushed the boundaries of literature, helping to shape the artistic landscape of the twentieth century.

➜ English version
➜ Afrikaans version

Jamie Chadwick

Jamie Chadwick became the youngest and first female winner of the British GT Championship at just seventeen, proving that gender is no barrier to racing greatness. With dreams of breaking into Formula One, she was determined to shatter stereotypes in a male-dominated sport, showing the world that girls can compete at the highest speeds and against the toughest competition.

➜ English version
➜ Afrikaans version