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Introducing Malala Fund’s Game Changers series
Introducing Malala Fund’s Game Changers series
During the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, we are highlighting young female athletes who defy convention on and off the field.
Tess Thomas
Feb 7, 2018
Meet Nigeria’s first female skeleton Olympian
Meet Nigeria’s first female skeleton Olympian
Before making history in PyeongChang, Simidele Adeagbo speaks to us about being the first female skeleton Olympian from Africa, her advice…
Tess Thomas
Feb 7, 2018
“When I play football, I am safe.”
“When I play football, I am safe.”
In Brazil’s most violent favelas, girls find solace in football — and each other.
Bhumika Regmi
Feb 7, 2018
Youngest Olympian at 2016 Games makes waves for education
Youngest Olympian at 2016 Games makes waves for education
15-year-old swimming sensation Gaurika Singh uses her prize money and voice to support girls’ education in her home country of Nepal.
Bhumika Regmi
Feb 7, 2018
14-year-old Haven Shepherd makes a splash as a swimming sensation and advocate for para-athletes
14-year-old Haven Shepherd makes a splash as a swimming sensation and advocate for para-athletes
The swimmer sets her sights on qualifying for the 2020 Paralympics and increasing awareness about para-athletes.
Tess Thomas
Feb 7, 2018
This 15-year-old Indian runner won’t stay in her lane when it comes to gender discrimination
This 15-year-old Indian runner won’t stay in her lane when it comes to gender discrimination
Track star Akshara breaks down stigmas for a new generation of sportswomen.
Bhumika Regmi
Feb 7, 2018
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini: “I am strong enough to make others believe in their dreams…
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini: “I am strong enough to make others believe in their dreams…
Our Q&A with the 19-year-old Olympic swimmer from Syria
Bhumika Regmi
Feb 7, 2018
Colombia’s champion freediver dishes on athletics and advocacy
Colombia’s champion freediver dishes on athletics and advocacy
A conversation with world record holder Sofía Gómez Uribe.
Tess Thomas
Feb 7, 2018
Inside the life of a 17-year-old athlete from India
Inside the life of a 17-year-old athlete from India
When Rani isn’t roller skating, practising martial arts or batting on the cricket field, she is empowering young girls in her community.
Bhumika Regmi
Feb 7, 2018
When restrictive gender roles get in the way of her dream, this Roma boxer punches back
When restrictive gender roles get in the way of her dream, this Roma boxer punches back
16-year-old Stela from Moldova defies pressures to drop out of school and marry young.
Bhumika Regmi
Feb 7, 2018
Métis teen activist and athlete speaks out for missing and murdered indigenous women
Métis teen activist and athlete speaks out for missing and murdered indigenous women
19-year-old Tracie Léost uses her voice (and running shoes) to advocate for indigenous peoples in Canada.
Tess Thomas
Feb 7, 2018
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