Girls from all over the world are writing postcards to Malala!
She’s received inspiring messages from more than 52 countries.
Last week, we asked you to send a Girl Power Trip postcard to Malala about what life is like for girls where you live. The response has been amazing!
Malala received postcards from girls in 52 countries — from Kenya to Canada, Iraq to Japan, France to South Sudan, Argentina to Afghanistan and beyond!
We hope you’ve had the opportunity to send your postcard, too. If you need some inspiration of what to write, check out some of our favourite postcards so far:
Malika, 14, from Kazakhstan says, “teachers tell us that only boys need to learn science and it hurts my feelings.”
Shrinithi, 9, from India tells Malala “you have been my role model for years!” She is concerned that girls in her community are working instead of going to school. Her sister, Shruthi, 13, also writes to say that girls in rural areas “are treated equivalent to dogs.”
Leticia, 54, from Mexico works at a school for indigenous migrant children. She says, “most of the girls enjoy going to school, but many of them skip one or two days a week because they are sent by their families to work.”
Nagena, 22, from Afghanistan explains, “In our society, women are left behind. We are told women should not go out of the houses because education is a blemish. Security and financial problems also prevent girls from going to school. We hope you will work for the rights of girls in our country.”
Gialia, 16, from Italy says, “As you probably know, in August 2016 there were many earthquakes in some of the southern regions. People who lived there don’t have a home and a school back yet.”
Tilda, 15, from Sweden reminds us that even though all girls in her country can get an education, “you can’t say that Sweden has gender equality” because certain disparities persist.
Noura (17) a Palestinian refugee living in Lebanon wants to “be the voice of the voiceless” and pledges to always dedicate herself to fighting for women’s and girls’ rights.
Nur, 14, from Indonesia exclaims, “Many girls can’t afford books, pencils, and uniforms. Plus, if they live in a remote area they have to walk miles and miles to go to school. But their spirits never die!”
Laurie, 25, from Netherlands is legally blind, but is about to graduate from university! She believes that everyone, including girls with visual impairment, should have the opportunity to receive a proper education.
Huma, 13, from Pakistan reveals that Malala has inspired her to always speak up for her right to education. Because of her insistence, her parents have prioritised their limited resources for her education.
Hamasa, 17, from Afghanistan writes, “We have fought for our rights every day. We fought our families, villagers, society, and the bad cultures. I will continue my fight with them so that my children won’t fight for their very basic rights.”
Thank you to every girl who has bravely shared their stories! You can still send a postcard to Malala to make sure she hears your story. Tell her why girls are out of school in your community or how you’re fighting for girls’ education. And check Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to read Malala’s responses!
In April, Malala kicked off her global #GirlPowerTrip in Lancaster, PA to meet with girls and amplify their stories. Each girl has a unique story to tell — and their voices are our most powerful weapons in the fight for education and equality.
