Malala Yousafzai and the Malala Fund team recently visited Nigeria to focus on empowering girls through education. During her time in Abuja, Malala engaged with local partners and advocates, highlighting the importance of listening to girls’ voices to drive policy change. The Malala Fund has been actively investing in Nigeria, with a particular focus on addressing issues like child marriage, adolescent pregnancy, and insufficient education funding.
One impactful moment of Malala’s visit was a pottery session with young girls, where they discussed their dreams for the future and the barriers that prevent many girls from accessing education. The girls emphasized the need for policies that support them in achieving their dreams and demanded a seat at the decision-making table.
In a dinner with key stakeholders, including government officials and civil society leaders, Malala reiterated the importance of collaboration to ensure every girl in Nigeria receives a quality education. The evening also saw a significant announcement from Hauwa Ojeifo, founder of She Writes Woman, who pledged a generous investment in the Malala Fund to support their work in empowering girls through education.
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