
1997-present
Young champion for girls' education
Have you ever thought one voice can change the world? Imagine a girl bravely speaking up so every child can learn. That’s exactly what Malala Yousafzai did!
Meet Malala Yousafzai, born in Pakistan in 1997. From her early years, she loved school and believed every girl deserved to learn, just like every boy.
In the mid-2000s, a group called the Taliban tried to stop girls from going to school where Malala lived. But Malala spoke out, wrote a secret blog, and joined peaceful protests.
Despite danger, Malala never gave up. In 2014, at just 17 years old, she became the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize winner! Today, she writes books, speaks at the United Nations, and helps build schools.
Malala’s courage reminds us that every young voice matters. Because of her, millions more girls can go to school and follow their dreams—just like you.