Pro Boxer Inspires Girls to Fight for Their Futures
Women and girls fear walking freely in the streets of Kariobangi, Kenya. Sarah Ndisi is a professional boxer fighting to change that. When Sarah decided to become a professional boxer her friends and family thought she was crazy. In Kenya, boxing was a sport reserved for men. Despite the naysayers, Sarah persevered and excelled. She has won three belts and is ready to claim more titles. Sarah is also empowering the next generation of Kenyan girls. She is a head coach with Boxgirls Kenya, an organization bringing self defense classes to girls in the local communities.