It started with a conversation with Nelson Mandela, about building a school in South Africa. Before long that idea became my most cherished dream—a school for smart, deserving, underprivileged girls. And as you know, I like to dream big! Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom—and to the children of Africa, education is everything. So it's with tremendous pleasure that I introduce you to my dreams come true: the girls who will grow up to be the women who will be the leaders of tomorrow.   

Read more about the students of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. 
To find out how you can help support the girls in their journey, visit www.oprahwinfreyleadershipacademy.org

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