I Am a Girl from Africa

I Am a Girl from Africa is an inspirational and beautifully written memoir by Elizabeth Nyamayaro, a Zimbabwean activist, entrepreneur, and United Nations senior advisor. In this memoir, Nyamayaro shares her journey of overcoming extreme poverty and prejudice to become a powerful advocate for women's and girls' rights in Africa and around the world. Raised in a rural village in Zimbabwe, Nyamayaro was surrounded by poverty and thought her dream of a better life was out of reach. But driven by her strong determination, Nyamayaro went on to become a successful entrepreneur and later a United Nations senior advisor.

Nyamayaro's story is an inspiring example of how anyone can overcome even the most formidable of obstacles. She grew up surrounded by the ever-present backdrop of poverty in her village, with no electricity and no running water. Nyamayaro's family was so poor that they could not afford to buy books, so she had to create her own stories with whatever pencils and paper she could find. Her family also did not have resources for farm equipment, so young Nyamayaro had to plow the fields with her bare hands. Nyamayaro's village was also segregated, and girls were not encouraged to receive a formal education. Despite the obstacles she faced, Nyamayaro was determined to fulfill her dream of education and eventually left her village to attend school in the city.

Once in the city, Nyamayaro faced even greater challenges, including discrimination and poverty. She was living in a foreign city, isolated and often lacking basic resources. Nyamayaro also experienced physical and emotional abuse. But despite her difficult experiences, she was unwavering in her pursuit of education and immersed herself in her studies, eventually earning a degree in engineering.

Nyamayaro's hard work and sheer determination paid off. In 2008, she was selected for a prestigious two-year fellowship with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, an opportunity that opened the doors to the United Nations. While she was at the United Nations, Nyamayaro became a leader in the fight for equal rights, particularly for women and girls. Nyamayaro has worked tirelessly to give voice to women and girls around the world, helping them to gain better access to education, legal protection, financial security and the tools they need to thrive.

I Am a Girl from Africa is a moving and inspiring story of how one woman overcame immense obstacles to become a leader of global change for women and girls everywhere. Through her personal story, Nyamayaro reminds us that there is always hope and that anything is possible with hard work. Her memoir is a must-read for anyone looking for a source of strength and courage to pursue their dreams.