Girl Power: Soy Nina, Soy Importante

I've always had the opportunity to work with children. Children are incredibly happy and full of energy. As I've met more children, I've been inspired to teach and learn more about them. Today, I got the chance to visit a summer camp in Miches called "Soy Niña, Soy Important," which means I am a girl and I am important. I started crying because of how I felt when these girls screamed those words. I frequently hear the statements ``you matter" or "everyone matters," yet I have never in my life heard it with such power. It was extremely lovely to see little girls between the ages of 8 and 10 understand the value of being girls and being able to recognize it. It brought me so much joy to talk to them. The girls were all interested in me and wanted to know what languages I spoke, my hair, my friends, and what I enjoy doing in my spare time.. The science project was a blast, LITERALLY for the girls in my group, but they enjoyed getting to know me and the other Global Love Leaders even more. It was really uplifting to observe them behave so enthusiastically around other girls. I had a great time today and will always treasure the time I spent with them. I will undoubtedly return to Miches to work with the girls. I am very grateful to have been someone who ultimately gave them a great day!

Carmen Berrio
Cohort 2023