"I want to teach because I want to help others realize their dreams," says Alliance, who hopes to become a professor of architecture. The IRC's Vision Not Victim Project put the 16-year-old in front of a college classroom to try on her future role.
In many parts of the world, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, girls reach adulthood without ever being asked about their dreams and ambitions. They have few opportunities and they face immense risks, living under the threat of early marriage and violence.