Meet Fearless Malala

The girl who fights to keep all girls in school

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Malala Yousafzai started out as an ordinary girl — just like you. She lived with her family in Swat Valley, Pakistan. She loved going to school and hanging out with her friends.

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Everything changed when a militant group called the Taliban took over town. They banned singing, dancing and watching TV. They stopped girls from going to school.

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Malala continued studying in secret with her family’s support. Using a different name, she wrote about life under the Taliban for the BBC, an international news organisation.

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Malala began to speak up about education in public. She knew it was risky, but she also knew staying silent would be worse. The Taliban didn’t like this. They targeted her – even though she was only 15.

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One day, a gunman shot Malala on her way home from school. She was badly hurt, and had to be flown to the United Kingdom for treatment.

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Guess what? Malala survived! The bullet didn’t bring her down; it only lifted her voice higher. She set up Malala Fund to fight for every girl’s right to 12 years of free, safe and quality education. She inspired many people all over the world. In 2014, when she was just 17, Malala received the Nobel Peace Prize – becoming the youngest-ever Nobel Laureate.

Today Malala is studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford. She’s still working hard to make sure all girls go to school. But there is so much work to be done, which is why she needs you to join her and speak up. Your voice matters as much as hers. You too can help build a better world where every girl can learn and lead without fear.

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Big sis is dis a true life story?

March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.

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Hi beep

Hello Beep! Yes this is a true story, you can find out more about Malala and all she has done. Just google Malala Yousafzai and share her story to inspire other girls.

Thanks Big sis u re amazing.Hiii Bayley how re u doing?

Thanks big sis for sharing this, it is really inspiring.

March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.

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hi girle

Hi damsel

Hey bayley! Thanks for the comment. You can also invite your friends here to read as well.

wow that was an amazing story

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Hey Dolu! Thanks for the comment.

that's one brave girl,that story was great

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Yes so brave

Dats correct

It's true

wish to get there someday .be like her an fight for that same cause

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Hey Anonymouse! Thanks for the comment. We are glad you like it, stay true to your dreams and watch it come to pass girl.

I also wish 2 be like her one day

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Hey Bintu! Thanks for the comment.

Wow

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hi cloe,, I will lyk 2 b ur frd I hope am accepted

Amazing Love the courage...

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Hey Given! Thanks for the comment.

Wow dat lovely I pray dat one day I become strong and courageous

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Hey Praise! Thanks for the comment.

With guns you can kill terrorist with education you can kill terrorism- Malala Yousafzai. Nice quote from malala. x

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Hey Bayley! Thanks for the comment.

They used gun on her but she used education to touch millions of lives today. I salute her courage. Hoping to be like her in some few years to come.

March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.

mine is early pregnancy

March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.

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Hi mhizjay, can you be specific and clear on what is bothering you, are you really pregnant please shed more light on this we will all stand by you to advïce you. Big sister is here too so don't be sad. God will see you through in jesus name amen. Smiles (-_-)

I will be better than malala

March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.

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Sure you will be.

thanks

Nice

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