Catwalk to Freedom

11/05/2026

It’s Term 2, and for the past week our girls have been back in classrooms - returning to learning, friendship, and dreams that deserve time to grow.

But for some South Sudanese girls, school and marriage still stand too close together.

Too often, cows brought for bride price are valued before a girl’s education is allowed to take root.

One girl in our program said:
“I am a woman of value. I envision myself as a leader bringing positive social change. Education will make me strong enough to work towards this and build a better South Sudan.”

That is the voice we should be listening to.

Not because our culture has no value, but because our daughters do too.

As we see our girls walking into classrooms hand in hand this term, we are reminded of what this moment really holds. They are not walking toward cattle or decisions made for them - they are walking toward knowledge, choice, and possibility.

The cows may help a family today. But education changes what is possible for generations.

Our girls deserve time: to learn, to apprentice, to lead, and to become - before decisions are made for them.

We believe protecting girls’ education is protecting voice, dignity, confidence, and future.

So we must ask ourselves:
What changes in our communities when a girl’s education is chosen first?

22/04/2026

A note to our lovely followers:

If you speak or read Norwegian, we invite you to follow ''Catwalk til Frihet'' , our Norwegian‑language page. There you’ll find our work against child, early and forced marriages in South Sudan shared in Norwegian, with stories, photos and calls to action that speak directly to your community.

👉 If you prefer Norwegian content, please follow https://www.facebook.com/CatwalkTilFrihet
👉 If you already follow our English page, you’re welcome to follow both - it multiplies our voice and impact.

Every new follower helps us reach more hearts, change more minds, and move closer to a world where every girl has a chance at education, dignity and freedom.

Non-profit organisasjon som bekjemper barneekteskap, tidlige ekteskap og tvangsekteskap i Sør-Sudan gjennom mote, fortelling og fotografering.

For hver jente, en sjanse til utdanning.

20/04/2026

A girl’s future should never be negotiated before she has had the chance to shape it.

At Catwalk to Freedom, we believe every girl deserves the right to grow into her future with dignity, education, safety, and choice. Child marriage takes that right away. It interrupts childhood, closes classroom doors, and places adult responsibilities on girls who are still meant to be learning, dreaming, and becoming.

We oppose child marriage because we have seen what it takes from girls: their voice, confidence, health, education, and sense of possibility. No tradition, pressure, or expectation should outweigh a girl’s right to remain a child and choose her own path.

A girl’s worth is not measured by how early she can be married. She should be recognized for her intelligence, resilience, potential, and the future she can build when given the chance.

Soon, we will share what our girls hope to achieve through their walk to freedom — the dreams they carry, the futures they are reaching for, and the change they are already experiencing.

15/04/2026

What if you gave her a chance to walk to freedom?

Not into fear.
Not into a marriage decided for her.

But into school.
Into hope.
Into safety.

Into a future where her voice matters and her choices count.

Every girl deserves the chance to keep moving toward her dreams, not away from them. This holiday season, let’s protect girls from child marriage.

What if we stopped protecting traditions that steal girls’ futures?

20/03/2026

🌙 Eid Mubarak 🌙

May your home and heart be filled with the joyful spirit of Eid al-Fitr; a time of gratitude, family, and renewal.

In this season of light, let's remember and pray for those far from loved ones, separated by distance or conflict, including families in Sudan and the Middle East amid ongoing wars, and displaced communities worldwide.

May peace find them soon.

Wishing everyone joy and hope!

19/03/2026

Our girls just leveled UP! 🎭✨

From drama club dances to the KENYA REGIONAL DRAMA FESTIVAL COMPETITIONS - they are owning the stage! 💃🏆

Remember their synchronized moves, bursting with passion and rhythm? That fire has carried them to represent at regionals, embodying the freedom, unity, and fierce spirit we celebrate every day.

Let's cheer them on! Go crush it, queens! 🌟❤️

Follow their journey. Every clap, cheer, and trophy brings more girls into the light of what happens when dreams get wings.

12/03/2026

Throwback Thursday meets International Women's Day vibes - a little late, but the energy is timeless! 💃👑

Watch some of our Anajena Maarusa III girls light up during their drama club dance rehearsals: synchronizing moves with passion and rhythm as they own the stage. They aren't just dancing; they're embodying freedom, unity, and fierce spirit, one graceful step at a time.

On this Women's Day throwback, help us celebrate young girls becoming the women they dream of being. Let them stay children; free to play, learn, and grow. Advocate against child brides, end harmful practices, and cheer them toward their brightest futures.

To our dancers: "We're so proud of the women you are becoming. Keep owning that stage and soaring!" 🌟❤️

05/03/2026

Our girls are back in school after an incredible mid-term ✨💃💃

They transformed 10 simple days into a tapestry of sisterhood and joy at Ragnar's Shield safe house with the Blossom girls. They poured out their hearts - joys, pains, and hidden skills - during sharing sessions with their house mother, who showed them there's no shame in opening up, only understanding and sweet relief after. In their beautiful "Sisterhood Language," ordinary moments like hiking, chopping vegetables, braiding hair, and bursts of laughter took on an extraordinary glow of love.

They even went above and beyond for our beloved Jamas Murray, channeling their emerging artistic, architectural, and construction skills to build her an entire "city" - of pure affection crafted from the earth beneath their feet, sticks for boundaries, and stones for landmarks. Streets swept pristine, compounds meticulously shaped... as Blossom Beyond Borders so perfectly captured:
"We stepped out for a few hours. When we returned, we found ourselves in the middle of a construction boom! They had built an entire town... Young minds understanding that creating something is only the beginning - maintaining it with pride is what makes it last." One little builder looked up solemnly: "We built this for YOU. We're keeping it clean for YOU." Not kids playing in dirt - these are future leaders in the making.

Blossoms taught Anajena Maarusa girls a hauntingly beautiful West Pokot song against FGM and child marriage. Their lovely voices (now the backdrop to our video) plead: Let us enjoy the freeness of childhood - free from worries, free from hurt, innocent before the world, trusting in a kind world that loves, educates, and preserves our innocence.

Let's join our girls in advocating for zero cases of FGM and child marriage.

Shout out to Blossom Beyond Borders at https://www.blossombeyondborders.org. They create safe spaces, life skills training, mentorship, education support, and vital dialogues to protect and empower vulnerable girls to blossom beyond borders.

Partner with Catwalk to Freedom to ensure every girl walks to freedom.

Donate today. Help girls build, laugh, and soar freely! 💪❤️

28/02/2026

Hi Fam 😊😊

Been a while. Here's a recap of February.

In week 2 and 3, our team journeyed to Kenya, diving deep into the lives of our Anajena Maarusa III girls. It was lovely meets with board and founder Nyagoa W. Nyuon; the dream-makers behind the scenes!

We discovered our girls aren't just brave hearts who started boarding school this year, escaping the shadows of child marriage and FGM. They are forces of nature! Drama club stars who steal the show in school plays with raw passion. Worship leaders whose songs and prayers unite. Dedicated Scouts earning badges through grit and adventure. Runway queens channeling the confidence that nods to creative fashion roots. Hockey athletes charging the field with unstoppable energy. And those quiet superstars - the empathetic listeners - who turn homesickness into lifelong sisterhoods by holding space for one another's dreams, thoughts, and emotions. Through games, deep chats, and shared laughter, we saw how they've conquered boarding school routines, built unbreakable bonds, and emerged as leaders with futures brighter than yesterday.

Our principal, Jamas Murray, offered invaluable insights on safeguarding them during school breaks through therapy and skills immersion, sharing strategies that protect their hard-won freedom. A massive thank you to her for being their unwavering guardian; educating, nurturing, and mothering them. Big thanks to our media team and everyone who made this trip so comfortable and seamless - from logistics to capturing every joyful moment. To our donors, founders, and board members, KUDOS! We appreciate all you do for the family. And to our girls, “Thank you for giving us a chance. Let your aspirations pour out - artists, activists, architects, scientists, humanitarians, and trailblazers - igniting our purpose anew. Go win and make yourselves proud!”

The trip's pinnacle 🤭
Valentine's Day magic during our outing: wild pool splashes under the sun, a feast exploding with flavors, blessings from rain drops, and uproarious birthday cheers for our very own Valentine. What a destined delight!

Our girls are adapting, shining, and soaring.

Join us in amplifying their voices!

04/02/2026

Behind the scenes 📸

Our junior high girls kick off their day with energy - getting ready, sharing laughs, and heading to school. Their heartfelt goodbyes remind us of bonds that shape futures. Pure magic!

Join us in empowering the next generation, one school moment at a time!

27/01/2026

Jeg har noen helt utrolige nyheter å dele! Etter 10 måneder med hardt arbeid gjennom to Freedom Norge, har vi offisielt flyttet 13 jenter fra flyktningleiren Kakuma til en trygg internatskole! Som bildene viser, har de endelig fått et sikkert sted å lære, vokse og feire fremtiden sin.

En stor takk til våre støttespillere Vi ønsker å rette en stor takk til Ramstad Skole og Østerås skole. Disse to skolene har stått sammen med oss og vært helt avgjørende for at denne drømmen ble virkelighet. Vi er så takknemlige for samarbeidet og for at dere har troen på dette prosjektet!

Neste måned reiser jeg til Kenya sammen med datteren min og styremedlemmer for å møte disse tøffe jentene. For å sikre at hver eneste krone du donerer går direkte til jentene og deres skolegang, har styremedlemmene og jeg betalt våre egne flybilletter selv. Din støtte går uavkortet dit den trengs mest.

Vi samler inn penger til nødvendigheter for de neste 6 månedene:

Skoleutstyr: Ryggsekker, bøker og skrivesaker.

Personlig hygiene: Sanitærbind, håndklær og toalettsaker.

Slik kan du bidra:

Vipps: #930286

Bankkonto: 1506.25.7120

Mer info: 👉 http://giendag.org/ramstad/

Tusen takk for at du tror på utdanning! 🇰🇪❤️