Friday, October 12, 2012

Malala Yousufzai

Who is Malala Yousufzai?
Malala Yousufzai is a young Pakistan girl that wants to have an education. She believes that educations is really important to our lives. She is a very determined and a courageous young girl because she really wants to become a doctor. She was also shot in her head and neck because Taliban had heard what does she want to do. It's obvious that they would want to do that because they hate education, they want to get rid of it, but shooting her because she wants to be someone in life, is not reasonable! It's like saying I like pizza, and they shoot me?!? That is just not fair and it's not even human, but I do understand that there are mean and evil people.

Where does Malala live?
Malala lives in Swat, Pakistan.

What are the problems that Malala and her people face each day?
Men want to stop education by guns. Girls are not supposed to go to school on January 14th because if they do, the guardians will bring them consequences. They are always aware of what the Taliban will do to them. They actually shot her through her head and in her neck! That is like really sad because they think that women should not be leaders. Who would think that? Everybody is supposed to be equal and everyone should deserve the education that they need. Why destroy the dreams of a young girl that wants to have an education and become a doctor?!? Those people don't have a heart because it's something serious and something tremendously good to dream big. I admire Malala because all of us should be raising our voice and dream big like her. I also am determined to keep on going because even though that there are going to be barriers in this world, but with great dedication and effort, everything is possible!

Concluding Thoughts...

Why were Malala and her father so overcome with sadness and happiness when they returned to their home in SWAT Valley?
Well, they were obviously sad because everything is like destroyed! The things that they most love were destroyed! When they had returned there was also happiness because of the school. It was partly destroyed, but still there. There were the desks, the announcement, and the spirals with notes! This was something tremendous for Malala because she will get back to her studies and do what she most likes.

What items was Malala most excited about finding when she returned home?
When Malala returned to her home, she was most excited about finding books! Why? Because she likes to study, write, and read. It's something that we should all admire because even though her circumstances are very harsh, we still want to continue with the stuff that we most like.

Why were these items so precious to her? What do they symbolize?
These items were so precious to her because she just loves them! She loves to do the most important things when it comes to studying: reading and writing.

When did the school reopen?
The school reopened on July 13th, but many other schools were destroyed.

How many schools remained closed?
200 other schools remained closed.

What does Malala now want to be when she grows up?
Malala now wants to become a politician, instead of a doctor. Why? Because her father and her believe that she would make a great politician. She would change the rules and stand up for what is wrong.


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