Malala Yousafzai returns to Pakistan after five years #WATWB

#WATWB Malala returns to Pakistan for the first time in five years

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“There are many an oasis of love and light out there, stories that show compassion and the resilience of the human spirit. Sharing these stories increases our awareness of hope in our increasingly dark world.”

This month I am pleased to share the next chapter of Malala Yousafzai’s inspiring story.

Malala fled Pakistan in 2012 after being shot in the face by Taliban militants for promoting education for girls. In 2014 she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. At the end of last month, five years after the attack, she returned to visit her home in Pakistan.

Click to read the report published by the BBC.

I read about it first on the Facebook page of A Mighty Girl,

and watched it here:

I admire Malala for her strength and the determination of her voice in campaigning for education for all. I particularly applaud these two quotes by Malala:

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”

“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”

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23 thoughts on “#WATWB Malala returns to Pakistan for the first time in five years”

  2. hilarymb

    Hi Norah – Malala has certainly inspired many and long may she do so … I feel her life will be important for many a year – she has such a positive outlook – and her thoughts are so simple … one voice is a voice; a pen, a book, a teacher and a child can move us all to help change the world … lovely – cheers Hilary

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  3. dgkaye

    Everything about that girl is inspiring. I’d read awhile ago she was going back home. I was so worried for her life. I can’t even imagine how much guts it took for her to go back. Praise for Malala. 🙂

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    1. Norah Post author

      Thank you for reading and commenting, Michelle. I have a couple of Malala’s books. I agree – her story is not yet finished. We still have much to learn from her.

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  10. Adam Hill

    Hi Norah,

    Thank you for sharing this. Malala is indeed an inspiration and a force of immense good in the world. Also, thank you for sharing details about #WATWB. I followed your link and I have signed up. I love this idea!

    Best,

    Adam

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    1. Norah Post author

      Hi Adam. I’m pleased you enjoyed the post about Malala, and am excited that you have signed up to #WATWB. I look forward to your contribution next month.

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