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'My Name is Chrissy'

A young girl smiles wile holding an improvised soccer ball made of string and plastic bags.

This International Day of the Girl, Christina Ochoa raises her voice alongside Chrissy to tell the story of a young girl's hope and resilience in Chrissy's own words.

In rural Malawi, nutritious food and clean water are often in short supply, sometimes making it hard for Chrissy to focus on her education.

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