Capacity Quote by Leymah Gbowee

I stand before you and the world humbled by this recognition and uplifted by the honour of being the 2004 Nobel Peace Laureate. As…

— Wangari Maathai

I'm now on a journey to fulfill the wish, in my tiny capacity, of little African girls.

— Leymah Gbowee

Everyone wins when children - and especially girls – have access to education. An educated girl is likely to increase her personal earning potential…

— Angelique Kidjo

... our scholarships should be bestowed on those whose ability and earnestness in the primary department have been proved, and whose capacity for a…

— Elizabeth Cady Stanton

I'm so grateful to have been able to go to the world and tell the story of South African women and South African children.…

— Zozibini Tunzi

There are thousands of inspirational stories waiting to be told about young women who yearn for a great education. They are stories of struggle…

— Soledad O'Brien

I was blessed to get an education available to few black women in Africa at that time. Every woman should be able to get…

— Julia Mavimbela

Educating our young girls is the foundation for Nigeria's growth and development.

— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Giving every girl in the world the chance of a healthy, educated, and economically independent life is essential if we are to end poverty…

— Alok Sharma

Educating our young girls is the foundation for Nigerias growth and development.

— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

I aim to work for girls and I am hopeful I will achieve it through the support of the Miss World Organization.

— Manushi Chhillar

Throughout my career, I have benefitted from the experience and counsel of a wide range of people who took a very personal interest in…

— Laurel J. Richie