The 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner raised money to build 83 schools.

November 2, 2014 18:40

Malala Yousafzai has announced that she will spend all the money she received from a recent prize to build schools for children in the Gaza Strip.

Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai

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Not long after receiving the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize this year, Malala continued to be awarded the World Children's Prize with an amount of up to 50 thousand USD (about 1.2 billion VND).

The 17-year-old girl decided to use this prize to support the United Nations in rebuilding previously destroyed schools in the Gaza Strip, creating conditions for children there to continue studying.

“Building schools is an urgent need in Gaza because more than half of the population there is under 18. They all want and deserve a good education for a better future,” Malala said.

It is known that the money Malala donated will be used to build and repair 83 schools that are heavily damaged in the Gaza Strip.

“Innocent children have suffered terribly for too long. We must all join forces to provide these children with a safe learning environment. Because without education, there will be no peace. Let us stand shoulder to shoulder on the path of building education and peace. Together, we will be much stronger,” the young girl called out after donating money.

In response to Malala's humanitarian work, Mr. Pierre Krähenbühl, Chief Representative of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), gave her the best compliments: "We share with you the deep belief in the importance of education. It is the way to help children escape isolation and oppression. You have become a symbol of the strength and limitless potential that every child on this earth possesses. You inspire all of them. Thank you very much."

According to tiin.vn