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the ultimate thread of who Meghan Markle was before she joined the British royal family and became known as the duchess of Sussex.
What no one will tell you about Meghan Markle
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What no one will tell you about Meghan Markle#MeghanMarkle #HarryandMeghan #DuchessMeghan #Duchessofsussex #SussexSquad #GirlsUP #GirlsLead20
at the age of 10 Meghan Markle campaigned against the first Gulf War proving that she was an activist from an early age.
At just 11 years old Meghan advocated to change a sexist TV commercial by @ProcterGamble. She wrote letters to then first lady Hillary Clinton and was interviewed about it on Nickelodeon news #MeghanMarkle #GirlsLead20 #GirlsUp
Meghan Markle interview on Nickelodeon
Meghan went to the all-girls Catholic Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles. Here is what her teachers and students said
her teachers talked about her humanitarian work during high school when all what girls of her age wanted to do is have fun. between the ages of 13-17, volunteered at a soup kitchen in Skid Row, Los Angeles.
Meghan graduated from Northwestern University (one of the most prestigious US universities) in 2003 with a double major in theater and international studies. https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ent-meghan-markle-northwestern-20180509-story.html
during her college years Meghan as an active member of the kapa kapa gamma sorority worked with the glass slipper project to collects donated dresses for teens who are unable to buy their own prom dress. She also painted homes for Habitat for Humanity.
Meghan (a talented calligrapher) worked as a freelance calligrapher. to support her early acting career. Some of her big gigs included Paula Patton and Robin Thicke's wedding invitations and Dolce & Gabbana's celebrity correspondences.
after college Meghan worked at the USA embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Watch her talk about it
Meghan worked with the world vision organization in Africa and India. Here are some examples of what she achieved
read about the impact of her work in Rwanda here https://www.worldvision.org.uk/news-and-views/latest-news/2018/may/meghan-markle-helped-bring-clean-water-almost-60000-rwandans/
Meghan worked with World Vision in India on gender equality and girls access to education.
Meghan worked with the Myna Mahila Foundation to educate on stigma surrounding menstruation and its effect on girls education
here is an article she wrote for TIME magazine about the subject https://time.com/4694568/meghan-markle-period-stigma/
here is an article she wrote for TIME magazine about the subject https://time.com/4694568/meghan-markle-period-stigma/
Visited Afghanistan with the United Service Organizations (USO) which supports the military & their families.
âIn gratitude to our troops, and the opportunity to thank them personally for their sacrifice and service. Such an honor and feeling very very blessed"
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âIn gratitude to our troops, and the opportunity to thank them personally for their sacrifice and service. Such an honor and feeling very very blessed"
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Counsellor for international charity One Young World.
joined by recognised leaders such as prime minister of canada justin trudeau, bill clinton, crown prince haakon and crown princess mette-marit of norway.
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joined by recognised leaders such as prime minister of canada justin trudeau, bill clinton, crown prince haakon and crown princess mette-marit of norway.
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meghan joined justin trudeau and Emma Watson the one young world summit again in 2016.
meghan, in 2014, speaking at the HeForShe campaign launch alongside high profile activist Emma Watson.
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from @duchessmeghn
Advocate for Political Participation and Leadership - UN women.
listen to her 2015 speech here:
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listen to her 2015 speech here:
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Members of FFRP, UN Women and actress Meghan Markle discussed gender equality achievements in Rwanda and the role of the Rwanda Women Parliamentary Forum (FFRP)
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from @Sussex98
watch Meghan Markle Discusses Her Advocacy for U.N. Women on Larry King
In 2016 hosted the Watercolour Project Event at LUMAS gallery in Toronto - paintings were made by students in Rwanda and ended up raising enough money to build a well through the help of World Vision.
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Meghan Markle & performer Emmanuel Jal spoke at the fifth edition of Kruger Cowne's Breakfast Club at Soho House London, celebrating International Women's Day.
In 2015, Meghan hosted the Women in Cable Telecommunications Signature Luncheon at McCormick Place - Chicago, Illinois. This luncheon is a premier industry event where distinguished leaders come together in support of women in the cable industry.
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Attended the Dove Self-Esteem Project event in 2015 aimed at helping young people all around the world build positive body confidence and self-esteem.
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Attended the Novak Djokovic Foundation New York dinner in 2013
The Novak Djokovic Foundation focuses on Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Development.
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The Novak Djokovic Foundation focuses on Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Development.
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Participated in USA Networkâs âI wont stand forâ campaign
"I won't stand for racism," â Meghan
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"I won't stand for racism," â Meghan
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Wrote an essay titled âI'm More Than An 'Other,'" for Elle Magazine on her bi-racial ethnicity in 2015
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Read here: https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/news/a26855/more-than-an-other/
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Read here: https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/news/a26855/more-than-an-other/
Brand ambassador for Canadian retailer, Reitmans. Creating/designing multiple collections - for charity
video link:
video link:
imagine michelle obama and Hillary Clinton calling you an inspiration
some more information about her preroyal life
Meghan Markle with world leaders before royalty
read about the unjust treatment of Meghan Markle from the British media in this amazing thread https://twitter.com/snigskitchen/status/1216763343068942336
