I Am A Girl From Africa

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Across
  1. 5. (9 letters): The author and protagonist of the memoir.
  2. 6. (8 letters): Elizabeth’s home country.
  3. 8. (6 letters): The African philosophy meaning "I am because we are."
  4. 10. (5 letters): Elizabeth’s advocacy focuses on empowering this group.
  5. 13. (9 letters): A transformative force in Elizabeth’s life.
  6. 16. (11 letters): The family member who taught Elizabeth about Ubuntu.
  7. 17. (9 letters): Elizabeth’s last name.
  8. 19. (4 letters): A symbol of hope and renewal for the farming community.
  9. 20. (4 letters): A key value Gogo instilled in Elizabeth.
Down
  1. 1. (4 letters): A recurring theme in the memoir.
  2. 2. (6 letters): A critical challenge faced by Elizabeth's community during her childhood.
  3. 3. (11 letters): A health issue caused by the famine described in the book.
  4. 4. (7 letters): An ingredient used in traditional Zimbabwean dishes.
  5. 7. (11 letters): What Elizabeth’s story provides to readers.
  6. 9. (6 letters): A recurring struggle in Elizabeth’s early life.
  7. 11. (4 letters): Elizabeth’s grandmother and a key figure in her life.
  8. 12. (5 letters): A staple food made from cornmeal in Zimbabwe.
  9. 14. Nations (13 letters): The organization Elizabeth eventually worked for.
  10. 15. (6 letters): The continent where Elizabeth’s story unfolds.
  11. 18. (10 letters): A defining quality of Elizabeth and her community.