Photo by @amivitale. Happy International Day of the Girl! This was taken during a Fulani baby-naming ceremony, and the girls put on lipstick for this special occasion. There were a lot of beautiful, healthy, fat babies there, despite this being a very dry and remote part of Benin. The women told me it was because of a solar-powered irrigated garden and how much it helped change their lives. They now had nutritious food to feed their children and the children are thriving. I was in Benin on assignment on behalf of @rippleeffectimages making a film about solar energy empowering women. I'm proud to be a member of @rippleeffectimages because it allows me to share inspiring stories like this while helping small organizations around the world empower women and girls. Learn more, including how to help, by following @rippleeffectimages and @solarfund . @natgeo @natgeoimagecollection @thephotosociety @nikonusa @photog.for.good #protectearth #conservation #earth #education #backtoschool #whoruntheworld #girlpower #benin #protectpreserve #letgirlslearn #educateagirl #girls #women #opportunity #determination #school #solarpower #solarelectricity #farming #agriculter #irrigation #solar #lipstick #photojournalism #amivitale #nikonusa #nikonlove #nikonnofilter #nikonambassador (at Benin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3e4OlTBGti/?igshid=adre6etr2q0e














