Activism is something that no one can fake. You get angry. You cry. But you never throw in your towel, because that anger is what is propelling you to further action.
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We go into rural communities and all we do, like has been done in this room, is create the space. When these girls sit, you unlock intelligence, you unlock passion, you unlock commitment, you unlock focus, you unlock great leaders.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creating a safe and open space fosters the potential of individuals, especially young girls, to express their intelligence and leadership.
In this quote, Leymah Gbowee emphasizes the importance of providing a nurturing environment for young girls in rural communities, where they can express themselves freely. By creating such spaces, we enable them to harness their intelligence, passion, and commitment, leading to the emergence of future leaders who can positively impact their communities.
Themes
EducationEmpowermentLeadershipCommunityGirls
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in educational workshops focused on empowering young girls.
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