She was only 13 years old when she decided to challenge a tradition that was stealing the future of thousands of girls.

In this episode of The Future is Human, Memory Banda shares a story that begins in a small community in Malawi and reaches some of the world's most influential stages. After witnessing her sister being forced into child marriage at the age of 11, Memory turned outrage into action. She launched the "I Will Marry When I Want" campaign, helped drive legal change, mobilized communities, and became one of Africa’s most influential advocates for girls’ rights.

Today, internationally recognized for her impact, she has shared spaces with global leaders such as Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates, and Amal Clooney. A powerful conversation about courage, leadership, education, and the ability of a single voice to transform  ...