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Courage: Malala begins blogging for BBC
When the Taliban took over the Swat Valley (her home), Malala started blogging for the BBC, expressing her views on education and raising awareness of the unjust treatment the women were recieving. she did this, even after her father had been thretend, showing her courage. -
Risk Taker: Malala Keeps Fighting
Even after she was shot by the Taliban, Malala shows that she is a risk taker as she continues fighting and advocating for education and women rights. -
Big Thinker: I Am Malala
Malala shares her knowledge and experiances in her book "I Am Malala" where she describes her story and thoughts so that others can learn about the topic and help do something about it. -
Sense of Humor: I Am Malala
Malala's book shows her sense of humor - it talks about how when she first started watching western tv, she thought there was a clothing shortage in those countries because the women were all uncovered. -
Positive and Hope-filled:
After she got shot, Malala raised awareness for the lack of education in Pakistan and inspired other to become part of her cause. This led to over 2 million people to sign the Right to Education campaign, which lead to the ratification of Pakistan's first right to education bill. -
Uses Power Wisely (and accepts it)
This year, Malala won the Children's Nobel Peace Prize in Sweden. She also won 50,000 which she donated to the reconstruction of schools in the Gaza strip, rshe recognizes the power she has and uses it for good.
