8. Despite being harassed, having concern for the planet’s future
Nadia is a real fighter. She began picking up garbage on her walk to school, and quickly gathered enough plastic.
To fill more than two recycling containers. Her classmates referred to her as the “Trash Girl” since they did not value her efforts.
But her tale inspired a far wider community: her supporters made her into an inspirational cartoon superhero, and she now has a Facebook support group.
9. Serving as a mother and a space shuttle captain
