Young Peaceheroes

(pronounced  mah-LAH-lah   yoo-sahf-ZIGH) In 2014, at age 17, Malala became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The award recognized Malala’s work to assure an education for herself and other girls. Her efforts continue throughout the world today. Malala was born July 12, 1997, in

Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera was born April 12, 1980, in Kampala, Uganda. Her father was a prince. He and Kasha’s mother both worked for the Bank of Uganda. As a child, Kasha did not act like other girls. She wore pants to school instead of the expected skirt. Kasha’s mother allowed her to be hersel