News from the Network: BBC Africa profiles Aga Khan Academy Mombasa Student Ziyaan Virji
Did you know, over 500 million women worldwide do not have access to menstrual health resources? Aga Khan Academy Mombasa student Ziyaan Virji is working to help tackle this issue, and recently received The Diana Award for his efforts. Watch the BBC Africa story on Ziyaan to learn more or read our article here. Congratulations again, Ziyaan!
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