"I decided to focus on education first not only because I couldn’t get a college degree but also because the US’s higher-education system is so prohibitively expensive that it prevents students from reaching their full potential."
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Amira Yahyaoui
Amira Yahyaoui (born August 6, 1984) is a Tunisian entrepreneur, blogger and human rights activist. She was previously the Founder and President of Al Bawsala, a multi-awarded transparency and accountability NGO.
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