CATWALK TO FREEDOM

Turning the lens on child marriage in South Sudan —through stories, photos and film. CATWALK TO FREEDOM turns the lens and support girls' education.

In South Sudan, 52% of girls are married off before 18. They vanish from classrooms with only 1% enrolled in secondary school. Their potential is buried beneath the weight of adult responsibilities. They face high maternal mortality rates and some endure domestic violence.

Where a girl's future is sold for a dowry, we intervene. Where tradition cuts a childhood short, we build a bridge to a better future. Our mission is built on a two-fold promise: to provide immediate rescue for girls facing the imminent threat of child marriage, and to invest in their futures through the transformative power of education. Every girl has the right to author her own story—one of learning, growth, and boundless potential. Our work is to dismantle the barriers that stand in her way, creating a world where she is seen not as a child bride but as a leader.