Howdy!
My name is Isra Merchant and I am a full-time student at Texas A&M University. Ever since I was a child, my father would tell me that my goals in life should be based off of the idea that I am educating myself to educate others. My passion for helping others grew from the seedlings of dreams my dad had planted for me and before I knew it, those dreams became my own.
In my lifetime, I hope and intend to make an impact in providing girls all over the world with access to education and to empower them to become leaders in their societies. Today, I am a regional ambassador for the international Girl Rising movement (more on that later) and I am in the process of starting a human rights organization on my university campus. This blog will not only keep record of the projects I am involved with, but will also serve to raise awareness about the issues that I am so passionate about and the lessons I have learned throughout my time in college and afterwards, through my time in the workforce.
What is I Am Woman?
I am Woman is an initiative that will prove to the world that women are strong, forceful creatures that can impact society at a global scale. The purpose of I am Woman is to encourage girls and women everywhere to speak out for causes they are passionate about, to be the voices for those who cannot speak out, and to make a difference not just locally, but globally.
I am Woman will provide a channel for activists around the world to share their stories. How have you made an impact on your community? What have you done to support your cause(s)? If you would like to share your triumphs with our blogging community, you can send your stories to iamwomanstories@gmail.com to be featured on this blog!
I am Woman, Watch me Soar 