The Life Of Malala Yousafzai

By JesusTTW

  • Her Story Begins

    Malala Yousafzai is born in Mingora, Pakistan located in Swat Valley.

  • Violence in Swat Valley

    Violence in Swat increases exponentially due to a holy war being urged against the army.

  • Passion Overcomes Fear

    Taliban starts destroying schools resulting in Malala's first speech.

  • Spreading the Word

    Malala writes about her life under the Taliban's rule in an anonymous blog for BBC News.

  • Taking Credit

    Malala Yousafzai makes her identity known to the world, including the Taliban.

  • The First of Many Achievements

    She is awarded Pakistan’s National Youth Peace Prize

  • Needless Violence

    A masked Taliban gunman nearly boards her school bus and attempts to assassinate her.

  • World Recognition

    Malala wins the Nobel Peace Prize for standing up to violence with words and books.

  • Advocating for Peace and Education

    Malala Yousafzai continues to be a symbol of courage and justice to all children without the right to an education.