A Tanzanian teen has won the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award in London for her efforts to support girls’ education.
The annual Prince’s Trust Awards recognise young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community.
Award winner Zamana was recognised after launching her own campaign to support and encourage girls to stay in school in Tanzania.
Through her “Allow Me To Study” campaign, Zamana focuses on helping schoolgirls and their parents understand the importance of completing their education.
“This award means so much to me. Every girl in my community has a dream for her future, just like girls all over the world. My dream is for more girls to stay in school,” Zamana said after receiving the award on Tuesday night in London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Following the ceremony, Zamana will later on Wednesday meet King Charles III during a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the winners’ achievements.
Founded by the King, Prince’s Trust International supports young people across 18 countries through employment, education and enterprise programmes.
