India
For Punam, joining Yuwa changed her life, giving her the confidence to pursue education and football coaching despite societal pressures that told her otherwise. On the 360Plus journey, she deepened that growth—her blogs describe moments of cultural exchange, like sharing Indian sweets with peers from abroad, which she called unforgettable. She also drew strong connections between the pollution back home from factories and the global conversations on climate change she encountered during the trip. As she puts it, “Sometimes I feel like my life is not my own, but now I help younger girls overcome the problems I once faced,” embodying her determination to lead others toward freedom and opportunity.