Stories of Changemakers Episode 2: Abigail Okpebholo

Abigail Okpebholo is the Founder and CEO of YoungPearl Organization. Abigail has been inspired by her own experience in school in Nigeria to empower girls to become agents of change in their own community. She is actively breaking stigmas on menstruation, educating young girls in rural communities, and helping women become financially independent. Abigail also organizes skill training programs for women where they learn various handwork of their choice so that they can start up income generating businesses and become financially independent.