Pakistani activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has partnered with Apple in a multi-year deal to develop dramas, documentaries, comedies, animation and series for kids.
“I believe in the power of stories to bring families together, forge friendships, build movements, and inspire children to dream,” Malala said in a statement. “And I couldn't ask for a better partner than Apple to help bring these stories to life. I'm grateful for the opportunity to support women, young people, writers, and artists in reflecting the world as they see it,” she added.
She said that while she was a child, she watched cartoons and Bollywood films and added that these helped her learn about different cultures. The pact builds on Apple’s existing relationship with Yousafzai. In 2018, Apple became Malala Fund’s first Laureate partner, supporting the organization’s work with local advocates and teachers in eight countries where girls face significant education challenges, the Deadline reported.
In 2013, Yousafzai published her best-selling memoir I Am Malala, which documented her journey from education activist to international icon. She also published We Are Displaced: True Stories of Refugee Lives in 2019. Malala also created Assembly, a digital publication for girls and young women.
