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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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The co-hosts for this month are: : Shilpa Garg, Dan Antion, Simon Falk, Michelle Wallace , Mary Giese.
Please pop over to their blogs to read their stories, comment and share.
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Thank you for reading. I appreciate your comments. Please share your thoughts.
Malala is our tribe female
And we proud our sister malala yousafzsi
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You have very good reason to be proud of your sister Malala Yousafzsi. Thank you for reading and commenting.
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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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I’m so pleased you enjoyed the post, Hilary. Thank you for adding your thoughts in support. Best wishes.
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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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Hear! Hear! I totally agree. Thank you. 🙂
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A lovely choice for this post, Norah. Very brave of her to return to Pakistan.
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Thank you, Norah, for sharing this touching news and a great story of an inspiring woman.
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Thank you for reading and commenting, Miriam. I’m pleased you enjoyed the post.
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You’re welcome, Norah!
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Thank you for participating in the #WATWB this month!
Malala is amazing – such a good role model for young girls!
I have her book… still need to finish it though…
Writer In Transit
#WATWB April Co-host
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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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She is a very brave and inspiring young woman Norah – thank you for sharing this.
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She is, indeed, Susan. Thank you for reading and commenting.
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She is so inspiring. Well worth celebrating. A great post.
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Thank you, Anne. I find Malala’s story inspirational.
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Malala is my hero. Thank you for sharing this story.
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Malala is inspirational. Thank you for reading and commenting, Jennie.
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My pleasure, Norah.
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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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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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