{"title":"Elizabeth Nyamayaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the remarkable journey of \u003cem\u003eElizabeth Nyamayaro\u003c\/em\u003e through her inspirational works. Elizabeth is a humanitarian and author who captures the essence of resilience and hope in her powerful narratives. Her work is deeply rooted in her own experiences, most notably chronicled in her moving memoir, \u003cstrong\u003e\"I Am A Girl From Africa.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this deeply personal and evocative memoir, Elizabeth invites readers to walk alongside her from her childhood in rural Zimbabwe to her influential roles with international organisations. Her storytelling is a testament to the power of determination and the impact of global solidarity. Her books offer not only an insight into her life but also a broader look at the significant challenge of humanitarian work today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Nyamayaro’s stories are impactful and moving, making them a vital addition to any collection focused on \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e. Through her writings, she continues to inspire readers with her dedication to creating a better world, one page at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-am-a-girl-from-africa-by-elizabeth-nyamayaro-9781471180323","title":"I Am A Girl From Africa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'From the first page to the last, I could not put down this book. \u003ci\u003eI Am A Girl From Africa\u003c\/i\u003e is a story that can uplift and inspire every girl and boy from every part of the world. Beautifully told, and beautifully lived.' \u003cb\u003eAngela Duckworth, author of \u003ci\u003eGrit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful memoir about a girl from Africa whose near-death experience sparked a dream that changed the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShe squeezes my hand and smiles. “I am here to feed hungry children in the village, because as Africans we must uplift each other.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI don’t understand what it means to uplift others, but I nod.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI know that I can finally stand up. I will search for food. I will live.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen severe drought hit her village in Zimbabwe, Elizabeth, then eight, had no idea that this moment of utter devastation would come to define her life purpose. Unable to move from hunger, she encountered a United Nations aid worker who gave her a bowl of warm porridge and saved her life. This transformative moment inspired Elizabeth to become a humanitarian, and she vowed to dedicate her life to giving back to her community, her continent, and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded by the African concept of Ubuntu - 'I am because we are' - \u003ci\u003eI Am A Girl From Africa\u003c\/i\u003e charts Elizabeth’s quest in pursuit of her dream from the small village of Goromonzi to Harare, London, and beyond, where she eventually became a Senior Advisor at the United Nations and launched \u003ci\u003eHeForShe\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the world’s largest global solidarity movements for gender equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor over two decades, Elizabeth has been instrumental in creating change in communities all around the world; uplifting the lives of others, just as her life was once uplifted. The memoir brings to vivid life one extraordinary woman’s story of persevering through incredible odds and finding her true calling - while delivering an important message of hope and empowerment in a time when we need it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46514719293676,"sku":"9781471180323","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22026543482711.jpg?v=1748890917"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elizabeth-nyamayaro.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}