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Africa’s Most Influential Women | EVERYDAY HEROES
economy. It is estimated by world
reports that for every additional year of
primary school, a girl’s future income
increases by 10-20%.”
Her passion is therefore, to empower
girls and women through various
initiatives, including providing training
for female and young researchers,
medical graduates and supporting
the education of best performing girl
students across Africa.
“I strongly believe in girl education.
When Girls are educated, their countries
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become more powerful, stronger and
prosperous. I realise there’s a need for
more support as there are many brilliant
girls out there who are struggling
financially and socially to meet their
educational needs. Through our
“Educating Linda” programme, we have
been contributing to the future of more
than 1000 girls, in partnership with the
African First Ladies,” she adds.
But Dr Kelej also knows the importance
of the saying “catch them young” and
as such, with the support of partners