As an influencer, UNICEF ambassador, and advocate for change, she doesn’t just step into a room; she shifts the energy. This International Women’s Day, that presence takes centre stage at MESHKI.

March 7, 2025

To Didi, style is more than fabric and fit. It’s identity. It’s history. It’s a statement before a word is spoken.

“Fashion has always been much more than just a way to dress for me. It is a language, a form of self-expression, a statement of who we are and what we stand for. Every piece I wear tells a story, carries a message, and strengthens my confidence. But beyond style, there is a commitment, a greater cause that is close to my heart.

As a National Ambassador for UNICEF, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the impact of the work being done to protect, educate, and empower children, especially girls. Too often, they are deprived of opportunities, education, and a future. Yet, when given the means, they become leaders, agents of change, and sources of inspiration.

Throughout my journey, I have learned that visibility and influence are powerful tools. My commitment goes beyond fashion—it is rooted in a greater mission: using my voice to advocate for girls’ rights, equality, and access to education. Because every educated girl, every woman who asserts herself, helps build a fairer and stronger world.

Today, on this International Women’s Rights Day, I want to remind every woman that her voice matters, that her future is hers to shape, and that we all have the power to rise and lift others up. Because together, we are stronger.”

That ownership is undeniable. Whether caught in a quiet moment or mid-motion, Didi has a presence that draws you in. A close-up captures the depth of her expression. A full outfit shot tells the rest of the story — how confidence and style go hand in hand. In conversation, she reflects on International Women’s Day — not just as a date on the calendar, but as a reminder of the barriers women continue to break.

Style is never just about what’s on the outside,” she says. “It’s a reflection of what you stand for, how you see yourself, how you step into the world.

But her impact extends far beyond fashion.

Empowerment isn’t just about personal success,” she says. “It’s about making sure others rise with you.

As a UNICEF National Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she fights for the rights of girls, working to end child marriage and ensure every child has access to safety, education, and opportunity.

Advocacy, for her, isn’t theoretical — it’s real, lived, and urgent. This isn’t just a campaign. It’s a statement. A call to step into your power, to move with purpose, and to own who you are — unapologetically.

Didi Stone for MESHKI. Confidence, embodied.