Periods: Something no one likes discussing. People immediately cringe at the mention of blood or the thought of our monthly gift, and this is an …
Socially Responsible Fashion: Sseko Designs
Today’s world is abundant with struggle and adversity. Millions of people face poverty, have limited to no access to education, and are left with very …
A Thank-You Letter to Female Writers
This month at Germ we’re embracing our passions. Being female, a lot of things are harder to come by — equal pay, control over my …
Germ Girl of the Month: Steysha Kravits
Name: Steysha Kravits Age: 20 Country: Ukraine June’s Germ Girl of the Month hails from Kyiv, Ukraine, and also happens to be a member of Germ’s …
Ukuthemba Children’s Home
The word “orphanage” quickly evokes certain images to our minds, and for the most part, these images are none too positive. We might be able …
Anything Helps: Care Packages for the Homeless
When someone comes up to you and asks for spare change, what do you do? Most people don’t want to give money. As a kid, …
Germ Girl of the Month: Mary Elizabeth Brown
Name: Mary Elizabeth Brown Grade: Graduated from Auburn University Age: 23 Country: USA May’s Germ Girl is Mary Elizabeth Brown, a self-professed book lover and “mermaid in …
PEARLS for Teen Girls, Inc.: A Chain of Inspiration
It was a brutally cold morning when I met with my friend Elizabeth Mueller for a cup of tea at the library. As we chatted, …
Free the Girls!
“What if we gave the average woman the opportunity to partner with women who have been rescued from human trafficking?” — Free the Girls Co-Founder Dave …