This year, I spent my birthday with Muska, Sana and Somaya — three amazing Afghan girls studying at Harrow High School in London.

Together, we spoke with their classmates about what life was like before the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan and what girls living there are facing today. I was so inspired by their determination.

Every year on her birthday, Malala Yousafzai meets with girls to hear their stories & amplify their demands. This year, she spent her birthday with Afghan students at Harrow High School in London. Together they rallied classmates, worked on a mural & wrote letters to girls in Afghanistan 💌

Thank you for picking Harrow High! as a former Governor of Harrow High, this makes me feel so proud that a school in my hometown was chosen for #MalalaDay Massive thanks to Sahar Halaimzai for all her hard work on this! 🥰

Pictured: Malala with Afghan girls for her birthday at Harrow High School to hear their stories and encourage their classmates to advocate for girls in Afghanistan who are banned from school.

It was an honour to visit Harrow High School and speak with your amazing students ❤️ I am so inspired by everyone I had the pleasure to meet

Amazing 👏👏👏 harrowonline.org/2024/07/14/nob…

Celebrating the incredible journey of our Year 9 students as they graduate to the next stage! Here's to the memories made, the challenges overcome, and the bright futures ahead. Congratulations, Year 9! 🎓✨ #Graduation

Exploring knowledge and inspiration at the British Library! 📚✨ Learners enjoyed a library tour, explored bookshops, and an inspiring speech! 🙌 #BritishLibrary #Year8 #EducationalTrip

Yesterday, our Year 10 learners had a fantastic day at the River Thames, enjoying scenic views and observing local wildlife. 🌊🦆 #RiverThames #SchoolTrip

Still buzzing after the amazing conversations I had last week with Muska, Sana and Somaya and their classmates at Harrow High School Harrow High School 💞 harrowonline.org/2024/07/14/nob…

Annual tradition! KS3 & KS4 Student Librarians headed to Waterstones for their well-deserved book pick. A reward for their year-round dedication and a treat for summer reading! 📚 #librarian #librarianlife #waterstones

✨Our Student Librarians enjoyed a special literary walking tour of London, courtesy of a Jack Petchey award!📚 From exploring the literary history at St James' Square to enjoying pizza, games, and new books from Waterstones, it was a day to remember. 🍕#JackPetcheyAward

🌟 Yesterday, our learners had an exhilarating day at Thorpe Park! 🎢 Filled with thrilling rides and unforgettable experiences! 🎉 #ThorpePark

Another fantastic #alevelresultsday2024 & #Btecresultsday2024 Harrow High School! Congratulations to our learners who did so well, we are so proud of you 👏

Well done to Muhammad who achieved A*A*A* in Computer Science, Maths, and Physics and will be reading Computer Science King's College London #alevelresultsday2024

Congratulations to Ahmed who achieved AAA in Biology, Chemistry, and Maths, and will be reading Medicine Imperial College London

Generic studied Level 3 Applied Science with us and achieved an amazing Triple Distinction*! She will be studying Paramedic Science at University!

Timeea (not pictured) achieved A*A*A in Maths, Physics, and Computer Science, and will be off to read Maths LSE. Similarly Omar (not pictured) achieved A*A*A in Psychology, Sociology, and Maths and will be taking a gap year.

Well done to all of our learners who will study at a range of fantastic universities, or join the world of work. We wish you all the best, and look forward to hearing of your continued success 🙌🏾