Salimatou Fatty

Salimatou Fatty (born 2 February 1994) is a Gambian educator and gender advocate. She is the Founder of the Salimatou Foundation for Education, a charitable foundation in The Gambia that advocate for accessible and affordable quality education for all. She is a Global Youth Advocate at Global Partnership for Education.

Quotes

• it’s a culture that is part of life; a part of everything one is doing or about to venture into. It must be seen as a very essential tool in making life better for you and everyone else.
  • Her definition of culture of peace

• The youth must believe in themselves; the powers they possess in making Africa better; and wisely use it to promote cohesiveness, peaceful coexistence and well-developed Africa where respect for diversity is guaranteed.
  • The role of youths in achieving the culture of peace in Africa

• Be firm and decisive over what you believe in; stay focused and determined. There is never a smooth road in achieving great end.
  • Her advice to young African leaders

• Gender equality is the equal access to opportunities - political, economic and social – for both male and female.
  • Her definition of gender equality