We all knew 2017 was quite a year for Malala Yousafzai. Every year is. She’s Malala. But we tend to forget just how much one can achieve in a year when they keep crossing over each obstacle they face with immense ease.
Luckily, Malala took to Twitter to recount how 2017 went by for her. And her list of achievements? Yeah, might want to have a look:
2017 ❤
UN Messenger of Peace ✌
Canadian honorary citizenship ??
A-level exams ?
Joined Twitter ?
Iraq & Kurdistan ??
Nigeria ??
Oxford acceptance ?
Mexico ??
Ebenezer Baptist Church speech ?
UNGA ?
Malala’s Magic Pencil ✏
Giving Tuesday ☎— Malala (@Malala) December 31, 2017
Um. UN Messenger of Peace? Getting an honorary Canadian citizenship? GIVING HER A LEVELS AND GETTING ACCEPTED INTO OXFORD?! What an absolute powerhouse.
She even highlighted what her best memory was from 2017.
Doesn’t this make you feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside?
The most memorable part of my year was meeting courageous girls who are fighting poverty, child marriage, conflict and war to continue their education. pic.twitter.com/erl5H10kdV
— Malala (@Malala) December 31, 2017
I mean, yeah sure. By the end of 2016, most of us resolved to lose a couple pounds, work on our anger, maybe try to hit the gym more often. And most of us probably did a pretty shitty job at following through with those resolutions.
But Malala? Yeah, she kinda kicked 2017’s butt.
Oh, and if that’s not enough, she’s also already got her resolution for 2018 ready.
And seeing how she practically slayed 2017, I’d be terrified if I was 2018. Because you know she’s going to nail her resolution.
2018: Keep working for a world where girls can choose their own future.
— Malala (@Malala) December 31, 2017
Undoubtedly, Malala did a lot and achieved a lot this past year. Some of the things she braved through and was appreciated for aren’t even listed here. And we have no doubt that she’s going to achieve each goal she’s set for 2018. Because that’s Malala: a symbol of strength. She’s known to defy all odds.
Oh, and we’re not the only ones who think so. Her fans on Twitter hopped in to appreciate her list of achievements.
A man once told me that one woman could not change the world. I said your name. Thank you for everything.
— Sevina Yates (@SevinaYates) December 31, 2017
Thank you for being a role model for my daughter. You are a light in the darkness. Shine on.
— Gwen? (@Gwen_RN) December 31, 2017
They also hopped in to appreciate her regardless. Because, you know, she’s great.
You are an inspiration and a true angel. Thank you for enriching us with your grace, strength, wisdom and vision. The world is a better place because of you.
— StarbiesMom (@StarbiesMom) December 31, 2017
You’re an inspiration to women everywhere ❤️
— Nadine Watt (@NadineWatt) December 31, 2017
Someone even called her the “true pride of Pakistan.”
In a age when teenagers are too consumed by their hormonal changes she is achieving so much. True pride of Pakistan✌️
— Faraz (@RudeRemovall) December 31, 2017
People even congratulated her for the year she had.
Congratulations on a brilliantly productive year and may the Universe grant you a more productive and successful 2018 and beyond. You're one of the biggest reasons I can still hope for the next generation.
— Alan Lambert (@LordDragon65) December 31, 2017
Basically, most people were super proud of her…
The world is a better place because you are in it.
— (((Ohromujici))) (@ohromujici) December 31, 2017
Well, that's more than I achieved.
Well done!
— Alex Butcher (@alexjbutcher) December 31, 2017
…and were also grateful for her existence in general.
God sent.
— Darren Fry (@fellowfry) December 31, 2017
You are a shining diamond in a really scary World young lady. The World needs you so much ?❤️??
— Stuart Crichton (@Mr_Crichton) December 31, 2017
Here’s hoping 2018 brings forward more inspiring and empowering women like Malala. Moreover, let’s hope and pray she achieves what she’s set her mind to and instills hope and encouragement in other women so that they may follow her footsteps and make this country proud.
What do you think about Malala’s past year? Let us know in the comments.
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