Travel Diaries: Nobel Prize winning activist Malala Yousafzai celebrated her 21st birthday in Brazil in style.
It was yesterday when Gul Makaai turned 21, and being on her trip to Brazil she celebrated her b-day there. She is not a little girl any more, has grown up into powerful young lady who has influenced the whole world with power of her education, world’s youngest Nobel Laureate and activist.
According to the press release the Malala is in Brazil meeting with local girls and hearing their personal stories along with many Brazilian influencers, that include vlogger Juanpa Zurita, humanitarian and social media celeb Jerome Jarre, and journalist Elaine Welteroth.
Malala took to social media talking about her 21st birthday, “I turned 21 today in #Brazil. So happy to spend my birthday in this beautiful country with amazing girls. Want to meet some of my new friends?”
I turned 21 today in #Brazil. So happy to spend my birthday in this beautiful country with amazing girls. Want to meet some of my new friends? pic.twitter.com/OFRRyQ9kCR
— Malala (@Malala) July 12, 2018
I have one wish on my birthday: to show these girls that they don't have to fight alone. You can help girls in Brazil and around the world by making a gift to @MalalaFund: https://t.co/dnhSpEqPmN
— Malala (@Malala) July 12, 2018
Not just that she has given a treat to herself by joining Instagram on her 21st birthday,
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There has been a celebration mode on social media #maladay kept trending all over. Her activities were shared on social media along with lots of birthday wishes.
.@Malala spent her 21st birthday at Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio, where a young crew of dancers flaunted their ballet skills — and shared how dance helps them stay in school and overcome violence in Brazil's most dangerous favelas. https://t.co/JO08ArDFhA ⬅️ @NaPontaDosPes pic.twitter.com/fLvMyscudA
— Malala Fund (@MalalaFund) July 12, 2018
Did we mention @Malala asked a few friends to join her in Brazil? ☺️ pic.twitter.com/FcfcEfIieJ
— Malala Fund (@MalalaFund) July 10, 2018
📣 @Malala is ready to start her day in Salvador, Brazil! This week she will meet girls from around the country and hear their stories. Follow along for updates! 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/Cz70CzBEvc
— Malala Fund (@MalalaFund) July 10, 2018
Every year @Malala spends her birthday fighting for girls. This year she’s in Brazil supporting girls affected by violence and racism. Join me, Malala and @MalalaFund in helping girls everywhere reach their potential: https://t.co/m7M4upoquN pic.twitter.com/lHSdlmaI04
— Farah Mohamed (@FarahPMohamed) July 12, 2018
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I am so grateful I could share this amazing experience with my friends @ElaineWelteroth, @ElJuanpaZurita and @jeromejarre. Each of us was inspired by the girls we met and the stories we heard. pic.twitter.com/Xa5scj1GNu
— Malala (@Malala) July 12, 2018
Malala kept sharing key notes from her trip, while meeting several people in Brazil.
Maikele, Hiorrana and Itocovoti live in Bahia. As indigenous girls, they face discrimination in school and in society. But they are strong and determined to build a better future for their community. pic.twitter.com/VaGSyW9nJR
— Malala (@Malala) July 12, 2018
Paloma and her friends live in one of Rio's most dangerous neighborhoods. They find joy in a ballet class where the only cost is a good report card from school. Paloma's favourite subject is math. pic.twitter.com/wnwh9uXVAO
— Malala (@Malala) July 12, 2018
We had a lot of fun playing football with girls on the beach. I didn’t know my dad @ZiauddinY was such a good goal keeper! pic.twitter.com/Q3YszmpLSC
— Malala (@Malala) July 12, 2018
It was earlier when she was welcomed over twitter by world famous Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho, and later he also thanked her for being in his country and setting an example for everyone.
Welcome to my country, @Malala and @ZiauddinY . May your words be heard, may your example be followed
— Paulo Coelho (@paulocoelho) July 11, 2018
I don't want to ask anything, but to say loud a clear THANK YOU. You are an example for children, teenagers and adults alike. May your path be blessed. #AskMalala
— Paulo Coelho (@paulocoelho) July 11, 2018
Belated Happy birthday Malala from OY. We wish you keep shinning and working for you goal in life, lightening up many lives around the globe!
