Diary Entry
Empowering Women, Changing Futures
One App,
Many Uses
Since childhood, I have carried a quiet yet unshakable dream: to do something meaningful that helps others and contributes to a better world. I grew up believing that true progress is measured not only by personal achievements but also by the opportunities we create for those around us. This conviction has become the heartbeat of my life’s work, empowering women, advancing education, and protecting our planet.
My journey began with a deep awareness of the challenges women and girls face. I saw how lack of education limits potential, how social barriers silence voices, and how climate change threatens the future we all share. Rather than waiting for change, I decided to be part of it. Today, I work actively with several organizations that allow me to transform passion into action.
Through the Scholar Bridge Society, I focus on women’s education, creating pathways for girls and young women to access quality learning opportunities. Education is the most powerful tool for transformation, and I believe every girl deserves the chance to develop her mind, her confidence, and her future. Whether mentoring students, organizing awareness sessions, or connecting talented young women to scholarships, I see education as the key that unlocks independence and equality.
Alongside this, my work with the Yes You Can Global Foundation empowers women worldwide. Through trainings, workshops, and confidence-building programs, we help women recognize their own strength and leadership potential. Watching participants grow in self-belief, seeing them speak up, take initiative, and inspire others, is one of the most rewarding parts of my journey. These moments prove that empowerment is not just about resources; it is about awakening the power that already exists within every woman.
I also contribute through Women in Climate Pakistan, addressing one of the greatest challenges of our era. Women are often on the frontlines of environmental crises, yet their voices are underrepresented in decision-making. Through climate education, advocacy, and community action, we aim to ensure that women are not only protected from climate impacts but are leaders in creating solutions.
My commitment spans multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). These goals reflect the interconnected challenges of our time: education drives equality, equality reduces inequality, and a fair world must also be a sustainable one.
These experiences have taught me that real change is never isolated. Empowering a woman means empowering a family, a community, and ultimately a nation. Educating a girl plants seeds of progress for generations. Protecting the environment safeguards the dreams of every child. Each initiative I engage with, whether bridging scholarships, delivering training, or mobilizing climate action, brings us closer to a world where every woman can thrive and every person can live with dignity.
My story is still unfolding, but its purpose is clear. From childhood dreams to global action, I remain driven by the belief that no effort is too small when creating a better world. By working with diverse organizations, I am proving that a single voice, joined with many others, can inspire hope, ignite change, and shape a future where women lead, education uplifts, and our planet is protected.
I hope my diary entry inspires people to believe in their power to create change. I want girls to dream without limits, women to feel stronger and more confident, and everyone to see that women’s empowerment, education, and climate action are each vital and deserve our collective effort. Even small steps can lead to a brighter, fairer world.
Maryam Asghar